The Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy | Study |
Education
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy will enable students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience to enhance their capacity to work in professionally related tertiary programs. The course provides a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of professional practice in educational psychology, and the opportunity for students to develop skills relevant to professional practice through supervi
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 056962J
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Course overview
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy will enable students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience to enhance their capacity to work in professionally related tertiary programs. The course provides a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of professional practice in educational psychology, and the opportunity for students to develop skills relevant to professional practice through supervised professional experience. The course provides the opportunity for students to undertake a substantial piece of original research within the field of practice of educational psychology and related practice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must: - Have completed, within the last 10 years, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent - Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy - Have completed a research proposal of 5000–6000 words; and - Have the written support of a principal supervisor for the thesis. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. All PhD candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time (24 months part-time) advanced study and research in the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students. The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the probationary period of candidature. During this time the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the Faculty (including staff and other research students) and the University. Note Selection into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy requires the approval of the intended PhD supervisor, and the Melbourne Educational Research Institute. Local applicants must enrol in the Master of Educational Psychology program and then apply to articulate to the combined PhD program towards the end of their first year in the masters program. 2. e-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent - Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined 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. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must: - Have completed, within the last 10 years, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent - Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy - Have completed a research proposal of 5000–6000 words; and - Have the written support of a principal supervisor for the thesis. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. All PhD candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time (24 months part-time) advanced study and research in the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students. The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the probationary period of candidature. During this time the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the Faculty (including staff and other research students) and the University. Note Selection into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy requires the approval of the intended PhD supervisor, and the Melbourne Educational Research Institute. Local applicants must enrol in the Master of Educational Psychology program and then apply to articulate to the combined PhD program towards the end of their first year in the masters program. 2. e-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent - Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined
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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $73,066per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- The Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy | 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
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- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
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- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source