The Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy will enable students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience to enhance their capacity to work in professionally related tertiary programs. The course provides a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations of professional practice in educational psychology, and the opportunity for students to develop skills relevant to professional practice through supervised professional experience. The course provides the opportunity for students to undertake a substantial piece of original research within the field of practice of educational psychology and related practice.

This is a four year course. The first year is comprised of coursework, the PhD component is completed over the final three years.

PhD Thesis

The normal length of a PhD thesis is 80,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit.

Internationally recognised supervisors

We're home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Become qualified to work as an educational psychologist with expert skills in counselling, psychological assessment, research methods, intervention, group work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work. In addition, through your major research project, you will gain advanced research skills.

EDUCATION

You may find work in schools and other education settings as a:

• Psychologist
• Student counsellor
• Welfare coordinator.

GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY

Many of our graduates find work in government education and health departments, and agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE PRACTISE

Graduates with interests outside of the field of education can seek positions in clinics, hospitals and private psychological practice.

ACADEMIA

You could become a thought-leader and undertake your own research at universities in Australia and overseas.