Masters (Coursework)
These concurrent degrees combine professional training within educational and developmental psychology with a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
During these concurrent degrees, students will:
Specialisation subject units in the Educational and Developmental psychology stream are:
Admission into this course is subject to supervision and resource availability. Students already enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) who have completed Year 1 with a Distinction average across all subjects and were admitted to the Master with a minimum of Second Class Honours - Division A (HIIA) or equivalent may be eligible to transfer to the combined degree.
Applicants must first contact the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences to explore potential research areas, identify a potential PhD supervisor and write a brief research proposal. Upon successful completion of the first year of studies, candidates may then apply to Candidature Services for admission to the PhD program.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.
Graduates will be well-prepared for work as practitioner psychologists or skilled researchers in a range of institutions and agencies providing psychological and mental health services.