Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

Educational and developmental psychology is a diverse and rewarding field that applies psychological science to understand how people adapt to their circumstances within the context of their relationships and the broader systems around them. Work in this field includes supporting individuals with assessment and therapy, and also includes supporting change at broader levels, such as promoting secure attachment relationships, creating and implementing group or whole-school intervention and prevention programs, and contributing to broader societal needs through advocacy, psychoeducation, and promoting psychological research. Our graduates work as psychologists in diverse settings including, but not limited to, private practice, early intervention, infant and perinatal mental health, psychiatric settings, primary and secondary schools, disability services, hospital services, community outreach, higher education, child protection, corrections, child and youth mental health, and neurodevelopmental research.HighlightsPursue your interest in psychology and enhance your professional practice and career optionsWork with individuals, families and communities to optimise learning and development across the entire lifespanLearn to conceptualise, assess and treat diverse presentations through a range of perspectives including cognitive-behavioural, attachment-focused, and multisystemic approachesGain practical experience in QUT's Psychology and Counselling Clinic and external placements in community, health, or educational settingsGraduates are eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.Careers and outcomesThis course provides the academic foundation for a career in educational and developmental psychology. Educational and developmental psychologists are employed in a wide range of settings and are also able to work as independent (private) practitioners. Educational and developmental psychology may also provide a springboard for other careers, subject to additional or complementary training.Please note that while successful course completion leads directly to general registration as a psychologist, endorsement as an educational and developmental psychologist requires an additional period of approved supervised practice. Please see the Psychology Board of Australia for further information.Professional recognitionThis program meets requirements for full registration as a psychologist in Australia plus membership of the Australian Psychological Society and associate membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.Possible careersCounsellorDevelopmental psychologistHealth researcherPolicy adviserPsychologistSchool counsellorSchool psychologist

You must have:
A recognised psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10 years (2013 or later), and
A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree, and
Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.

If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks, therefore you will need to seek certification by no later than July.

Additional entry requirements
You must:

Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System. You will also need to ensure that you have shared these reports with QUT in the Psychology Reference System. Please note: This system is the same across many Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active annual subscription. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the My Account section in the payment tab.
Provide a completed questionnaire (PDF file, 336 KB).
Provide your current CV.
Attend an in-person interview, if shortlisted.


IELTS Academic: 7.5 Overall with 7.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 105 Overall with Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23