Program Overview

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy

The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/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.

Overview

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.

Course Structure

• The course is a four-year program.
• 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.

Supervisors

• The university is home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Program Details

Duration

• 5 years full-time
• 8 years part-time

Location

• On campus (Parkville)

Intake

• Flexible

Fees

• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Rankings

• Ranked #1 in Education in Australia
• Ranked #16 in Education globally

Course Code

• DR-PHILEDP