Master of Educational Psychology

at University of Melbourne

Year 1

• Ed Psych Practicum 1
• Ed Psych Practicum 2
• Psychological Tests
• Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists
• Exceptionality:Assessment & Intervention
• Working with Groups
• Learning Processes and Problems
• Research Methods
• Consultation in Educational Settings

Year 2

• Ed Psych Practicum 3
• Ed Psych Practicum 4
• Research Project
• Intervention in Problems of Young People
• Development and Differences

To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• a four-year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited degree in psychology with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%), completed within the last 10 years. (Namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialising in psychology or equivalent.)

Applicants must also:

• provide a personal statement which outlines why you wish to be considered for the course and your relevant skills. (500-word limit)
• provide two academic referee reports – referees to fill out the online form, and
• attend an interview (if shortlisted).

Indicative first year fee
AUD$40,064

Indicative total course fee
AUD$82,131

The Master of Educational Psychology qualifies graduates to practice as a registered psychologist. You will also become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. As a graduate, you can work in a range settings as a:

• Psychologist
• Student counsellor
• Welfare coordinator