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Master of Educational Psychology (312AA)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2023 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Contact
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future students:
Coordinator
Chelsea Hyde
Overview
Award title | Master of Educational Psychology |
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Year & campus | 2023 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 009699J |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
This program is a professional qualification for psychologists who wish to work in educational settings (including schools, TAFE colleges, universities, or those associated with hospitals, or business and industrial organizations, either as staff members or as private practitioners). Academic and professional studies are integrated to allow for maximum flexibility in their application.
For International applicants:
Please note applicants who wish to be considered for this course and have international qualifications, must provide confirmation from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) confirming eligibility for Associate Membership. More information about your eligibility can be located via the Australian Psychological Society (APS) website www.psychology.org.au
Links to further information
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-educational-psychology
Entry requirements
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; and
- a personal statement of no more than 500 words; and
- two academic referee reports to be submitted online; and
- attend a selection interview (short-listed applicants only).
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- suitability for clinical training as determined by the interview, personal statement and
- referee reports.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7+ is required.
Note:
- The weighted average mark is calculated one third from third year psychology subjects and two thirds from fourth year psychology subjects.
- Applicants with non-Australian qualifications must provide an Australian Psychological Society (APS) comparability assessment with their application, to confirm their eligibility for Associate Membership. See the Australian Psychological Society (APS) website for details: www.psychology.org.au
- To be validly enrolled, applicants not currently registered with the Psychology Board of Australia must apply for Provisional Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia before the start of the first semester of enrolment, and applicants without a Working with Children Check must apply for one before the start of the first semester of enrolment.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:
1. The ability to comprehend complex information related to educational psychology.
2. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks and knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to educational psychology.
3. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
In courses requiring students to undertake practicum placements
4. The ability to undertake professional practice placements independently, including:
a. the ability based on personal maturity to establish a professional relationship with client groups and interact with them appropriately;
b. the ability to create, monitor and maintain a safe physical environment, and a stable and supportive psychological environment;
c. the ability to establish effective relationships with all members of the client and caregiver groups;
d. the ability based on mental and physical health to exercise sound judgment and respond promptly to the demands of client groups, and the personal resilience to cope and maintain their wellbeing under stress.
Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Graduates of this course will be qualified to practice as a registered psychologist, become a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Intended learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Educational Psychology should demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to work as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. On completion of the course, graduates should be able to:
- Demonstrate and articulate an understanding of contemporary issues in human development theory, particularly differential development, learning processes and social processes in development;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the social and cultural diversity in communities, skill in working collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and cultural responsiveness to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures;
- Understand exceptional development and approaches to inclusion of clients with exceptional needs;
- Use assessment and observation procedures and interpret findings to gain accurate information on the cognitive, social, emotional and personality development of children and adolescents; use professional approaches to interact with others by using skilled interviewing, counselling and assessment across the lifespan;
- Compose reports to other professionals, parents, and organizations;
- Apply a range of approaches to intervention, development, interactive processes, and assessment to the treatment of children and adolescents with identified learning and mental health problems, and where necessary to make appropriate referrals;
- Consult and collaborate with colleagues, including those from other professions, and coordinate programs for meeting developmental needs, in keeping with principles of inter-professional learning and practice;
- Evaluate critically and interpret research and theory in this field, and carry out research and program evaluation of their own;
- Understand and apply ethical principles and procedures;
- Develop a wide range of practical professional skills in appropriate educational settings.
Generic skills
Graduates of the Master of Educational Psychology will develop the following set of generic skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Respectful communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Master of Educational Psychology will show a breadth and depth of psychological knowledge, research and inquiry skills, and ability to apply these to assist with psychological issues across the lifespan and in a range of settings. They will demonstrate:
- Advanced psychological knowledge related to educational and developmental psychology.
- Critical, creative thinking with strong reasoning skills. They can apply psychological knowledge, information and research skills to complex problems relating to educational attainment and difficulties, emotional and mental health matters, human behaviour, behavioural change and school wellbeing.
- Capacity to use their professional communication skills in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner, in their work with a range of individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds.
- Creativity, innovation and self-directedness, continually learning through open evaluation of a range of points of view and possibilities.
- Skill in self-assessment, reflective thinking and self-awareness; placing great importance on their personal and professional integrity, and on the willingness to explore, experiment and learn from mistakes.
- Empathy and concern for the welfare of others and developed skills in managing their own well-being, reflected in a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment.
Course structure
Students are required to complete a total of 200 points of study:
- nine compulsory subjects (totalling 100 points)
- four field practica (totalling 50 points)
- a research project (50 points)
Subject options
Full time - year 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90225 | Psychological Tests | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90220 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90229 | Ed Psych Practicum 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90218 | Ed Psych Practicum 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90227 | Working with Groups | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90221 | Consultation in Educational Settings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
EDUC90223 | Exceptionality:Assessment & Intervention | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90224 | Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90226 | Learning Processes and Problems | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Full time - year 2
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90217 | Ed Psych Practicum 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90216 | Ed Psych Practicum 4 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90219 | Research Project | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
EDUC90228 | Development and Differences | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90222 | Intervention in Problems of Young People | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Part time - year 1
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90229 | Ed Psych Practicum 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90225 | Psychological Tests | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90226 | Learning Processes and Problems | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
EDUC90221 | Consultation in Educational Settings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
EDUC90224 | Counselling Skills for Ed. Psychologists | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Part time - year 2
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90220 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90218 | Ed Psych Practicum 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90227 | Working with Groups | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90223 | Exceptionality:Assessment & Intervention | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Part time - year 3
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90217 | Ed Psych Practicum 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90228 | Development and Differences | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90222 | Intervention in Problems of Young People | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Part time - year 4
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90219 | Research Project | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
EDUC90216 | Ed Psych Practicum 4 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Further study
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program or a PhD provided they meet the entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A GPA. Please note also that graduates of an undergraduate Honours degree may already be eligible for doctoral studies, subject to the same entry and achievement requirements.
Last updated: 10 February 2024