Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy combines professional training within educational and developmental psychology with a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). You will gain experience in the delivery of psychological services through practicums, study subjects such as Psychological Assessment, Professional Practice in Psychology, and Therapeutic Skills, and complete a doctoral thesis concurrently. In the educational and developmental stream, you will specialise in learning difficulties, applied educational psychology and applied developmental psychology.
Admission into this course is subject to supervision and resource availability. Students already enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) who have completed Year 1 with a Distinction average across all subjects and were admitted to the Master with a minimum of Second Class Honours - Division A (HIIA) or equivalent may be eligible to transfer to the combined degree.
Applicants must first contact the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences to explore potential research areas, identify a potential PhD supervisor and write a brief research proposal. Upon successful completion of the first year of studies, candidates may then apply to Candidature Services for admission to the PhD program.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists or skilled researchers in a range of institutions and agencies providing psychological and mental health services.