University of Melbourne
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Prepare you to work as a registered psychologist supporting individuals with developmental and learning issues.
Course overview
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) course will provide you with valuable skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work.
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) is for students who want to work in a range of educational settings upon graduation. These settings include being in schools as a psychologist, student counsellor or welfare coordinator or within agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties or aged care.
You’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. Along with strong leaders and educators, the course has also been built for practical application in the real world. You will be on placement from semester 1, giving you a chance to apply your learning in a real setting. Once you complete the course, you can take what you learn into a range of workplaces and make a real impact.
Successful completion of the course will qualify you to practice as a registered psychologist and become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and an Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) course is comprised of 200 credit points, involving the completion of 14 subjects. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is worth 12.5 credit points.
Core subjects
Complete all of the following:
- Ed Psych Practicum 1
- Ed Psych Practicum 2
- Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists
- Exceptionality: Assessment and Intervention
- Psychological Tests
- Research Methods
- Working with Groups
- Learning Processes and Problems (6.25 credit points)
- Consultation in Educational Settings (6.25 credit points)
- Ed Psych Practicum 3
- Ed Psych Practicum 4
- Research Project (50 credit points)
- Intervention in Problems of Young People (12.5 credit points)
- Development and Differences (12.5 credit points)
Entry requirements
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).
- Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest and skills relevant to this course.
- Provide two academic referee reports that have been submitted online.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview.
Where the university's admission criteria include a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. We'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades if you've studied elsewhere. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading and pass marks.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in several ways, including recognised previous studies taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test.
If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- IELTS (Academic) – 7.0, with no band less than 7.0
- TOEFL – 94+, with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24
- Pearson – 72+, with a written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
- Cambridge – 185+, with no skill less than 185
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning). Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) qualifies graduates to practice as a registered psychologist. You will also become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and an Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
As a graduate, you can work in a range of settings, such as:
- Psychologist
- Student Counsellor
- Welfare Coordinator
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year fee in 2026: $48,992 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total course fee in 2026: 102,884 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
