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About the course
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy enables students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience for work in professionally related tertiary programs. It provides grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of educational psychology and includes supervised professional experience. Students also undertake a substantial piece of original research within educational psychology and related practice areas.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced professional capabilities in educational and developmental psychology, supported by supervised practice experience and rigorous academic preparation. The program also builds high-level research competence through completion of a substantial original research project leading into the PhD component. Graduates gain the skills to integrate theory, evidence and professional practice within educational psychology settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue careers as educational and developmental psychology practitioners, applying evidence-based assessment and intervention in education-related contexts. The combined training also supports pathways into research-focused roles in universities, education systems, and policy or program evaluation environments. The PhD component prepares graduates for advanced research careers and leadership in educational psychology and allied professional fields.
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***
