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Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
D6007, 038585A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$3,985 per year / $7,970 total
International Fees
$38,900 per year / $77,800 total

About this course

Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime.

They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. They conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults.

The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth-year sequence in psychology and prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in settings including schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, and within business environments.

The course develops you as an independent specialist with a professional commitment to lifelong learning and application of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills related to educational and developmental psychology.

You will develop advanced understanding of, and the skills associated with:

  • human developmental stages and processes throughout the lifespan
  • psycho-educational assessment and treatment approaches for problematic or atypical development
  • advanced therapeutic counselling process and the cycle of effective intervention and change
  • contemporary models of exceptionality and inclusion
  • evidence-based intervention and treatment programs for psychological problems and psychopathology across the lifespan
  • contemporary research and theories of abilities, personality and psychopathology
  • ethical, cultural and professional issues
  • administering and reporting a range of essential psycho-educational assessment instruments for assessing abilities, personality and adjustment of children through to adults

In addition you will apply theory to practice with 1000 hours of supervised professional placements in a range of settings.

In undertaking a research thesis, you will develop an evidence based approach to psychology, carrying out reviews and scientific investigations relevant to the theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology. Visit this page to find out more about our teaching and research team and explore the range of research areas of our current staff. Specific topics vary from year to year.

As a graduate, you will be qualified to register as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). You will also meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.

Study locations

Clayton

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Monash University.
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
82.1%
Skill scale
76.6%
Teaching scale
78.2%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary