Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

• Qualify as a registered psychologist
• Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
• Become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists
• Highly relevant to schools
• Experience placement in a practical setting

One of only four educational psychology courses in the country, our highly regarded Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) will prepare you to work as a registered psychologist supporting individuals with developmental and learning issues. The course will provide you with valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work.

Accreditation in Educational Psychology

Successful completion of the course will qualify you to practice as a registered psychologist and become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Who is the course for?

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) is for students who want to work in a range of educational settings upon graduation. These settings include being in schools as a psychologist, student counsellor or welfare coordinator. Or within agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties or aged care.

Why choose the Master of Educational Psychology with us?

You’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As well as strong leaders and educators, the course has also been built for practical application in the real world. You will be on placement from semester 1, giving you chance to apply your learnings in a real setting. Once you complete the course, you can take your learnings into a range of workplaces and make real impact.

To date, all of our graduates gain employment by the start of the year after graduating. Many students are employed where they complete their placement, prior to graduating.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education where the Faculty of Education has been regularly ranked #1 in Australia. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Read our answers to your submitted questions from the 'Postgraduate Psychology Information Session: 2025 Intake' (27 August 2024)

Upcoming information session

Postgraduate Psychology Information Session

When: Tuesday 27 August, 6.00-8.00pm AEST

Hear from academic convenors and current students about training at the University of Melbourne in the following areas:

• Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
• Master of Professional Psychology
• Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

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Support in your Educational Psychology studies

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  7.0

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  with no band less than 7.0

  TOEFL

  94+

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  with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

  PEARSON

  72+

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  with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

  CAMBRIDGE

  185+

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  with no skill less than 185

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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