D6007 Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Faculty of Education
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (D6007) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, hospitals, care facilities, clinics and private practice and within business and corporate environments.
This course aims to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and to apply them in professional practice and in research. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology (APAC levels 3 and 4).
Course structure
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology72 credit points
- EDF5561Clinical case formulationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5562Ethics for professional practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5563Cognitive assessmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5568Professional experience in psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5569Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5570Advanced clinical interventions for mental healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5571Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosisNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5572Professional experience: Working with systems and groupsNo reviews yet6 cp
- EDF5724Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 1No reviews yet12 cp
- EDF5725Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 2No reviews yet12 cp
Part B. Clinical placement in psychology24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology.
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology
These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, you will develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and your critical thinking skills for professional practice.
During your first year you will also undertake 200 hours of practical activities and professional experience across the year.
As a developing scientist-practitioner, you will review empirical literature and conduct scientific investigations relevant to the theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology. This will culminate in the reporting of an independent empirical investigation in the form of a 6,000 to 8,000 word research thesis.
Part B. Clinical placement in psychology
These studies involve professional experience across a variety of settings where you have the opportunity to apply theory to practice under the supervision of experienced specialist practitioners. Across the course you will complete a minimum of 1000 recorded hours of supervised professional experience.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 96 points structured into two parts: Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (72 points) and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology (24 points). Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each applicable unit.
You must successfully maintain and complete a practice log and competency journal as part of the course requirements. Both must be submitted to be eligible for course completion.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology (72 points)
You must complete:
- EDF5561 Clinical case formulation
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology
- EDF5569 Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
- EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
- EDF5572 Professional experience: Working with systems and groups
- EDF5724 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 1 (12 points)
- EDF5725 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 2 (12 points)
Part B. Clinical placement in psychology (24 points)
You must complete:
- EDF5732 Clinical placement in psychology 2 (12 points)
- EDF5733 Clinical placement in psychology 3 (12 points)
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
apply advanced knowledge of educational and developmental psychology processes across the lifespan in your professional practice with individuals, groups and systems (including transitions, abnormal and normal processes)
- 2
administer and interpret a wide range of culturally responsive psychological, educational, vocational and developmental tests and assessments
- 3
plan, implement and evaluate culturally responsive evidence-based interventions with individuals, groups and systemically
- 4
practise, consult and collaborate across a range of organisational contexts, including educational, health and welfare, care facilities, business and corporate, for culturally diverse client groups
- 5
behave in ethically appropriate ways in your psychological practice according to the requirements of the profession
- 6
demonstrate high level skills in mandatory competencies associated with an educational and developmental psychology practitioner
- 7
reflect on your own professional practice and know when to take appropriate action
- 8
demonstrate knowledge of appropriate research methodologies for the study of educational and developmental psychology including those used for the evaluation of psychological practice.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level D, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 65; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23
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Progression to further studies
Doctor of Philosophy (0079)
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy (0079). You must have achieved a weighted average mark of 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in:
- EDF5724 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 1
- EDF5725 Research in educational and developmental psychology thesis part 2
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy (3736)
After successful completion of the first year of this course, you may apply for admission to the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (3736) if you have achieved:
a. a weighted average mark of at least 70% over the following eight units:
- EDF5561 Clinical case formulation
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5568 Professional experience in psychology
- EDF5569 Advanced practice in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
- EDF5571 Advanced psychological assessment and diagnosis
- EDF5572 Professional experience: Working with systems and groups
and
b. a weighted average mark of at least 80% (high distinction) in two of the following units:
- EDF5562 Ethics for professional practice
- EDF5563 Cognitive assessment
- EDF5570 Advanced clinical interventions for mental health
- EDF5572 Professional experience: Working with systems and groups
Professional accreditation
Eligibility for general registration as a psychologist in Australia is determined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) consistent with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. You can read more about the pathways to registration on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
The Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It meets the requirements for a fifth and sixth year in psychology and is approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Successful course applicants must apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) before commencing their study, and maintain such registration throughout their period of enrolment.
With a further two years of supervised practice in educational and developmental psychology, graduates are currently eligible for endorsement as Educational and Developmental Psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates also qualify for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, and meet most requirements for membership of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society.
Other information
This course will prepare you to practise as an educational and developmental psychologist in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, health and welfare services, hospitals, care facilities, clinics and private practice and within business and corporate environments.
This course aims to develop you as an evidence-based practitioner and an independent professional who has the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills required in educational and developmental psychology. You will develop an advanced ability to think critically and analytically about the processes involved in educational and developmental psychology and to apply them in professional practice and in research. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fifth and sixth year sequence in psychology (APAC levels 3 and 4).
Common questions
How long is Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.