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Graduate Coursework

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

  • Course code: MC-PSYCHED
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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
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Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

  • Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology within the last 10 years (This is a three-year undergraduate degree with a major in psychology, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent), within which you achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or University of Melbourne equivalent), AND
  • Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining your interest in and skills relevant to this course, AND
  • Provide two academic referee reports, submitted online, AND
  • If shortlisted, attend an interview.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0

      with no band less than 7.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

      PEARSON

      72+

      with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+

      with no skill less than 185
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

The Selection Committee will consider your academic referee reports. If your application is shortlisted, the Selection Committee will invite you to and assess you on your interview.

Additional information

If you have an overseas qualification, you must complete an Australian Psychological Society (APS) comparability assessment with your application to confirm your eligibility for Associate Membership. The current APS comparability assessment fee is AUD$921.00 and it takes approximately eight weeks to receive an outcome.

If your application is successful, upon enrolment in this course you must apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (if not currently registered) and undertake a Working with Children Check.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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