
Master of Educational Psychology | Study |
Education
One of only four educational psychology courses in the country, our highly regarded Master of Educational Psychology 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.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 009699J
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Course overview
One of only four educational psychology courses in the country, our highly regarded Master of Educational Psychology 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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology within the last 10 years (This is a three-year undergraduate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND - Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND - Provide two academic referee reports, submitted online, AND - If shortlisted, attend an interview. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. ate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND - Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND - Provide two academic refe Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
75%
75%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology within the last 10 years (This is a three-year undergraduate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND - Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND - Provide two academic referee reports, submitted online, AND - If shortlisted, attend an interview. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. ate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND - Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND - Provide two academic refe
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $58,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Educational Psychology | Study |study.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

