University of Sydney
Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Cultivate a deep and impactful understanding of foundational theories and contemporary research in key areas such as learning processes, motivation, child and adolescent development, brain development, critical thinking skills and the individual differences that shape unique learning experiences.
Course overview
The program is designed for educators of children of all ages and is particularly relevant for those involved in various fields of educational practice and policy.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
From $592 (CSP)
What you will study
Students must complete 48 credit points, including:
- A minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study.
- A minimum of six credit points of elective units of study.
- A minimum of six credit points of capstone units of study.
- A maximum of 12 credit points of postgraduate Education units of study chosen from any Master of Education program.
- Psychological Principles of Education
- Dynamics of Child/Adolescent Development
- Motivation for Learning
- Learning and Individual Differences
Entry requirements
Qualifications
To be eligible to apply, you will need to fulfil the following criteria:
- A bachelor's honours degree in Education or higher, from the University of Sydney or equivalent; or
- Completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies in the same stream as that in which the applicant wishes to proceed (if applicable) or equivalent qualification.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at the University of Sydney. Find out which requirements are applicable to you by contacting the university.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Successful completion of this specialisation ensures familiarity with theory and research across a range of areas in educational psychology.
Graduates can further their careers as teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers within specific areas of education practice.
This is not designed for those intending to become psychologists or school counsellors. It is not accredited by any psychological organisation.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative amount in 2026: $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Total indicative amount in 2026: $32,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amounts to complete this course in 2026 are calculated based on the total credit points (48 credit points).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
