Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced - D6016
Professional entry master's degree
As a registered Psychologist, this course will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, hospitals, care facilities, clinics and private practice and within business and corporate environments.
The course has been designed to further develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and independent professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required for the practice of educational and developmental psychology.
You will have the opportunity to apply theory into practice through a minimum of 750 hours of supervised professional experience across the course. You will undertake activities under the supervision of experienced practitioners who have an area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology.
You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and the application of these to professional practice and research. The Master of Advanced Educational and Developmental Psychology course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and meets the requirements for a sixth year in psychology.
With a further two years of supervised practice in educational and developmental psychology, graduates are currently eligible for endorsement as Educational and Developmental Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.
At a glance
Course Details
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Term 1 (January) & Term 3 (July) |
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Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold current general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and must satisfy the following requirements:
- have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Masters (coursework) degree in Psychology
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- have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by completion of a supplementary form and at least one professional referee report.
For detailed information refer to our 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 registration
1. Upon commencing the course and before commencing professional experience, you must submit proof of 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 general 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:
- submit proof of 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 professional experience orientation 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 and will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.
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)
Term 1 (January) & Term 3 (July)
Application dates
Please submit your application during relevant application dates:
- Term 1, 2026 intake:
14 July 2025 – 26 September 2025 - Term 3, 2026 intake:
2 February 2026 – 1 May 2026
How to apply
Please prepare the following supporting documentation before applying for this course.
Apply directly to Monash using course code D6016.
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.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$39,600
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
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.