Educational and Developmental Psychology - D6007
Professional entry master's degree
Educational and developmental psychologists focus on how people develop and learn throughout their lifetime.
They work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings and have varying roles such as school psychologist, guidance officer, and child and adolescent counsellor. They conduct psychological and educational assessments and instructional planning for exceptional children, adolescents and adults.
The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth-year sequence in psychology and prepares graduates to practise as educational and developmental psychologists in settings including schools, health and welfare services, care facilities, clinics and private practice within business and corporate environments.
The course develops you as an independent specialist with a professional commitment to lifelong learning and application of the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills related to educational and developmental psychology.
You will develop advanced understanding of, and the skills associated with:
- human developmental stages and processes throughout the lifespan
- psycho-educational assessment and treatment approaches for problematic or atypical development
- advanced therapeutic counselling process and the cycle of effective intervention and change
- contemporary models of exceptionality and inclusion
- evidence-based intervention and treatment programs for psychological problems and psychopathology across the lifespan
- contemporary research and theories of abilities, personality and psychopathology
- ethical, cultural and professional issues
- administering and reporting a range of essential psycho-educational assessment instruments for assessing abilities, personality and adjustment of children through to adults
In addition you will apply theory into practice across the course with 1000 recorded hours of supervised professional experience in a range of settings.
In undertaking a research thesis, you will develop an evidence based approach to psychology, carrying out reviews and scientific investigations relevant to the theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology. Visit our School of Educational Psychology and Counselling page to find out more about our teaching and research team and explore the range of research areas of our current staff. Specific topics vary from year to year.
As a graduate, you will be qualified to register as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). You will also meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
At a glance
Course Details
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Semester 1 (February) |
Qualification |
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a distinction (70%) average in fourth year psychology.
These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years of the commencement date of further studies.
Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the PSYBA approved assessment organisation.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by 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.
Extra Requirements
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.
Professional experience
1. You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of the course requirements. Both 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 in any setting, you must:
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Course start date(s)
Semester 1 (February)
Application dates
Please submit your application during relevant application dates:
- Semester 1, 2026 intake:
14 July 2025 – 26 September 2025
How to apply
Please prepare the following supporting documentation before applying for this course.
If you receive an offer for this course, you will not be able to defer your offer to a future intake, due to the selection process and high demand.
Apply directly to Monash using course code D6007.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$4738
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Fee information specific to this course
Domestic students in this course may apply for Austudy payments from Centrelink / the Department of Human Services. See the Austudy site for details.
*Additional eligibility criteria apply.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.