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About the course
This course combines the coursework and placement requirements of the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology with the thesis requirements of the PhD. It is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology. Enrolment will be probationary with full admission to the course granted in the last three months of the second year of full-time study, or equivalent for part-time study, if performance on all components, including research confirmation proceedings, is satisfactory.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue specialist practice and research careers focused on learning and development across the lifespan. Typical pathways include educational and developmental psychologist roles (subject to registration requirements), and positions in schools, child and adolescent services, community and health settings, disability and developmental services, government and policy, and university or institute research. This prepares graduates for PhD / Doctoral-level work in Psychology and educational/developmental practice contexts.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
