About the course

The Master of Psychology (Ed and Dev) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, lifespan perspective, and completion of a research project. Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and eligibility for the two year registrar program, culminating in Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) endorsement in Educational & Developmental psychology.

　　Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Fitzroy
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Fitzroy
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Fitzroy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian Catholic University

(i) A four-year sequence in psychology with accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, comprising an honours degree in psychology, or (ii) a three-year degree, including an accredited sequence in psychology plus an accredited fourth year in psychology or equivalent. All non-Australian qualifications must be accompanied by a letter of assessment by the Australian Psychological Society indicating that the qualification is equivalent to a four-year Australian degree. A minimum of Second Class Honours Upper (H2A) is required. Your application must include referee reports (one professional/ personal and one academic). Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview. Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

　　IELTS: 7.0 (7.0 min per band)

　　IBT: 100 (25 all bands)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Australian Catholic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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