Educational and Developmental Psychology - D6007

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Honours degree or Graduate Diploma in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC); as a fourth-year psychology qualification, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6.0 in fourth-year psychology (equivalent to a distinction average (70%) at Monash University).

• The fourth-year qualification must have been completed within 10 years of the commencement date of the course for which admission is sought.
• Applicants with international qualifications must obtain an assessment from the Australian Psychological Society (APS), confirming that their qualifications are equivalent to Australian APAC-accredited qualifications.

In addition, applicants must provide evidence of their suitability for work as a professional psychologist  through:

• completion of a supplementary form and satisfactory referee reports (one academic and one professional);
• relevant voluntary or paid work experience; and
• if short listed, attend an interview.

For detailed application information and to access the required forms visit the How to apply for a Psychology course page.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Mandatory provisional registration

1. Upon commencing the course and before commencing professional experience, you must submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

2. This registration must be maintained throughout the course.

English language requirements

The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requires that any applicant, whether domestic or international, who has completed secondary or tertiary studies in a language other than English must supply IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test results that meet English language requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist before commencing the course. The required entry scores for Monash approved English Tests, including the scores applicable to tests taken before and after 23 April 2026, are specified on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) website. Owing to PsyBA requirements the test validity period may be shorter than Monash's standard validity period.

Professional experience and clinical placements

1. You must successfully maintain and complete a reflective logbook as part of the course requirements. This must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.

2. This course requires you to undertake off-campus professional experience activities.

3. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit. In the clinical setting you will have an opportunity to develop your practice under supervision.

4. Before participating in professional experience/clinical placement in any setting, you must:

• submit proof of provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• meet specific security clearances that apply in the state/territory where the professional experience is being undertaken
• complete all professional experience orientation sessions provided by the faculty.

5. For advice on professional experience intervention, support and unsatisfactory progress refer to the Professional experience intervention and support processes.

Professional experience expenses

You are responsible for all uniform, equipment, travel, accommodation and any other expenses incurred during professional experience/clinical placement and will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.