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Overview
- Specialise in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues.
- Graduates eligible for full registration as a psychologist in Australia, and membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
- Commonwealth supported places.
- Gain practical experience in QUT’s Psychology and Counselling Clinic and external placements in school, mental health, or community settings.
| QUT course code | IX20 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 2 years full-time |
| Start month |
2013
February
Note: Closing date for applications is 1 October of the previous year in which you are applying for entry. |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 053489J |
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Details
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) offers an innovative and stimulating program of coursework, practical placements and research in human development and learning. It prepares students to work as educational or developmental psychologists in a range of settings including, but not limited to, schools, disability services, hospitals, employment agencies and private practice.
Course structure
This course is offered jointly by QUT’s faculties of Health and Education.
The coursework component provides training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues across the lifespan, with an emphasis on the school years. Students undertake two internships that are linked with a client base from the Catholic education system and from the Psychology and Counselling Clinic at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus. Following these internships,
students undertake a further two external placements in other environments including schools, mental health and community settings.
To undertake the supervised practice, students need to provide evidence of provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and hold a current blue card as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Guardian Act (2000).
Professional recognition
This program meets requirements for full registration as a psychologist in Australia plus membership of the Australian Psychological Society and associate membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.
Units
Course structure
The coursework component provides training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention in the area of educational and developmental issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on the school years.
Students undertake two internships that are linked with a client base from the Catholic education system and from the Psychology and Counselling Clinic at QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus.
Following these internships, students undertake a further two external placements in other environments including schools, mental health and community settings.
To undertake the supervised practice, students need to provide evidence of provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Australia and hold a current blue card as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Guardian Act (2000).
Entry requirements
Entry to this course is competitive. Applications close on 1 October. To be considered for admission you must have an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved four-year training (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5 in your fourth year of study.
In addition, you will need to complete a course questionnaire and submit two confidential referee reports. It is recommended that one report be from your fourth-year thesis supervisor. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their GPA and referee reports. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
If you are shortlisted you will be contacted for a telephone interview.
You will be notified of the outcome late December or early January.
How to apply
You must submit the following by 1 October:
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 7.0 |
| writing | 7.0 |
| reading | 7.0 |
| listening | 7.0 |
| overall | 7.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 24.0 |
| writing | 24.0 |
| reading | 24.0 |
| listening | 24.0 |
| overall | 105.0 |
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When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $11,300 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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How to apply for Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
