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 completed psychology honours or 4-year bachelor degree (or higher) in psychology completed within the last 10years (2015 or later);andA minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree;andYour degree must be accredited by theAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program.For example, QUT'sBachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)degree.If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from theAustralian Psychological Society (APS)stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months.