Careers

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) qualifies graduates to practice as a registered psychologist. You will also become a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Associate Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

As a graduate, you can work in a range of settings as a:

• Psychologist
• Student counsellor
• Welfare coordinator

Government, community or private practice

On graduating, you can work in government, community or private practice, including:

• Agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• The Victorian Department of Education and Training
• Clinics, hospitals and private psychological practice
• Aged care.

Further study

Students may apply to transfer to the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/PhD after their first year, subject to meeting academic requirements.