Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) in Kelvin Grove Australia | Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
|
Kelvin Grove Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,300
(c. USD23,483.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The field of educational and developmental psychology offers a rich and fulfilling career path, using psychological principles to examine how individuals navigate their environments through personal relationships and societal structures. Professionals in this area provide individual assessments and therapeutic support while also driving systemic change - from fostering healthy attachment bonds to designing school-wide initiatives and advocating for mental health awareness. Graduates find employment across various sectors including private practice, early childhood services, schools, healthcare facilities, research institutions, and community organizations. Key Benefits Deepen your psychological expertise while expanding career opportunities Help individuals, families, and communities achieve optimal growth throughout life stages Develop assessment and intervention skills using multiple frameworks including cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based, and systemic approaches Acquire hands-on training through QUT's clinical facilities and community placements Eligibility for general psychology registration in Australia upon completion Career Pathways This program lays the groundwork for diverse roles in educational and developmental psychology. Graduates can work in institutional settings or establish private practices, with potential to branch into related fields through further specialization. Important Note: While the course qualifies graduates for general psychology registration, specialization as an educational and developmental psychologist requires additional supervised practice. Refer to the Psychology Board of Australia for details. Accreditation The program fulfills requirements for: Australian psychologist registration Australian Psychological Society membership Associate status with the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Career Options Mental health counselor Child development specialist Research analyst Policy consultant Clinical psychologist Educational consultant Student wellbeing coordinator
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
You must have:
A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later), and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree, and
Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.
If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks, therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.
Additional entry requirements
You must:
Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System. You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active annual subscription. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the My Account section in the payment tab.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file, 336 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an in-person interview, if shortlisted.
IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall with 7.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 105 Overall with Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23
A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later), and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree, and
Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.
If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks, therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.
Additional entry requirements
You must:
Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System. You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active annual subscription. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the My Account section in the payment tab.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file, 336 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an in-person interview, if shortlisted.
IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall with 7.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 105 Overall with Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23
Tuition
AUD
33,300