Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) offers an innovative and stimulating program of coursework, practical placements and research in human development and learning. It prepares students to work as educational or developmental psychologists in a range of settings including, but not limited to, schools, disability services, hospitals, employment agencies and private practice.
Designed for
Those who wish to work as educational and developmental psychologists
Structure
192 credit points.
Subjects
- Educational and developmental psychology
Standard entry requirements
- A recognised completed psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2014 or later)*
- And A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree
- And Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.
Recognition
This program meets requirements for full registration as a psychologist in Australia plus membership of the Australian Psychological Society and associate membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove | International: $66,600 | No |
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Further information
Undertaking the supervised psychological practice component of the program requires conditional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, a current blue card as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Guardian Act and a high level of interpersonal skills. Referees will be required to comment on the academic and personal suitability of the candidate and their overall level of support for the candidate's application. Personal suitability will also be assessed by a panel of staff at an individual interview for short-listed applicants. In the case of international applicants, this will be conducted via telephone. Entry is competitive; only short-listed applicants will be interviewed.
