Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced - D6016

Qualifications

• A Master’s (coursework) degree in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) at Level 3 and/or 4 and current general registration* with the Psychology Board of Australia

OR

• Bachelor’s honours degree or a Graduate Diploma in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) at Level 2 and
• have held a current general registration* as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.

*Current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) must be without restriction or conditions

Additional selection criteria

Applicants must provide evidence of their suitability for work as a professional psychologist through:

• completion of a supplementary form
• one satisfactory professional referee report
• maintaining their general competencies as a psychologist, including ethical practice

For detailed information refer to our How to Apply for a Psychology Course page.

English entry requirements

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

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.