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Psychology (Educational and Developmental), Master

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University rank #401 (WUR) ,
The Master of Psychology (Ed and Dev) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, lifespan perspective, and completion of a research project.

About

Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and eligibility for the two year registrar program, culminating in Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) endorsement in Educational & Developmental psychology.

Accreditation

This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a suitable program of study for the purpose of registration as a psychologist.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Foundations of Practice
  • Therapeutic Skills
  • Research Skills for Psychological Practice
  • Diagnosis, Assessment, Formulation and Intervention with Children 
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        Detailed Programme Facts

        • Programme intensity Full-time
          • Full-time duration 24 months
        • Credits
          160 alternative credits
        • Languages
          • English
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        • Delivery mode
          On Campus

        English Language Requirements

        You only need to take one of these language tests:

        • Minimum required score:

          100

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        • Minimum required score:

          7

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        Academic Requirements

        • CRICOS Code: 084339M

        To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

        • Bachelor degree with honours in accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA honours; OR
        • Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in psychology;
        AND
        • demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
        • academic referee report;
        • professional referee report; AND for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;
        AND
        • be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist.
        • Overseas Degree must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society

              Tuition Fee

              • International

                26304 AUD/year
                Tuition Fee
                Based on the original amount of 26304 AUD per year and a duration of 24 months.

              • National

                6560 AUD/year
                Tuition Fee
                Based on the original amount of 6560 AUD per year and a duration of 24 months.
              We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

              Living costs for Melbourne

              • 1501 - 2660 AUD/month
                Living Costs

              The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

              Funding

              ACU offers up to 20 scholarships each year for students starting undergraduate or postgraduate courses. These scholarships cover 50% of the recipients’ full-time tuition fees.

              Selection Criteria

              • Applicants must not be an Australian permanent resident citizen or New Zealand citizen;
              • Applicants must have an offer for a place in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD program at ACU;
              • Applicants must attend the relevant ACU campus as a full-time student;
              • Applicants must not be receiving any other major scholarship or award5 ;
              • Applicants must not be attending ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student.

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