Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced

Qualifications

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold current general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and must satisfy the following requirements:

• have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Masters (coursework) degree in Psychology

OR

• have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by completion of a supplementary form and at least one professional referee report.

For detailed information refer to our How to Apply for a Psychology Course page.

English entry requirements

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Mandatory provisional registration

1. Upon commencing the course and before commencing professional experience, you must submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

2. This registration must be maintained throughout the course.

English language requirements

The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requires that any applicant, whether domestic or international, who has completed secondary or tertiary studies in a language other than English must supply IELTS, TEOFL or PTE test results that meet English language requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist before commencing the course.

Professional experience

1. You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of the course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.

2. This course requires you to undertake off-campus professional experience activities.

3. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit. In the clinical setting you will have an opportunity to develop your practice under supervision.

4. Before participating in professional experience in any setting you must:

- submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- meet specific security clearances that apply in the state/territory where the professional experience is being undertaken
- complete professional experience orientation provided by the faculty.
5. For advice on professional experience intervention, support and unsatisfactory progress refer to the Professional experience intervention and support procedure.

Professional experience expenses

You are responsible for all uniform, equipment, travel, accommodation and any other expenses incurred during professional experience and will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.