Overview

The Master of Psychological Science (Research) offered at La Trobe University enables you to pursue research in any area you are appropriately qualified in. Research areas include but are not limited to: autism spectrum disorders, clinical and health psychology, behavioural neuroscience and neuropsychology, cognitive and developmental psychology and social and intercultural psychology.

Career outcomes

This Master of Psychological Science (Research) from La Trobe University will equip you with the tools and knowledge to pursue a research-related career in higher education, government, or the public health sector. It can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Psychology

Research

Cognitive Science

Behavioral Psychology
Child Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology View 87 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 071896M

In order to apply for Masters by research candidature, you will normally require either:
the satisfactory completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree with an honours year with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline

or
a qualification of La Trobe University or a recognised tertiary institution which is deemed by the Board of Graduate Research to be equivalent to the qualification specified in (a) above
or

a Bachelor's degree without honours strengthened by additional qualifications or the demonstrated possession of research skills or publications of an especially meritorious nature, approved by the Board of Graduate Research as an acceptable basis for admission to candidature. Some additional preliminary studies may need to be undertaken.
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

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44600 AUD / year

≈ 44600 AUD / year

Additional Details

Per EFTSL.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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