Study Educational Psychology with us
If you are a fourth year psychology graduate or already have an honours degree in psychology, this program will qualify you to practise as a registered psychologist and become a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Academic and professional preparation is essential for psychologists who want to specialise in today’s educational settings including schools, TAFE colleges and universities, either as staff members or as private practitioners.
Our course can prepare you for a professional role in an educational setting through training in counselling, assessment, intervention, group-work, consultation and multidisciplinary team work. Whatever path you choose to pursue, the field of educational psychology is relevant across the lifespan of the individual. It covers areas as diverse as early childhood development and careers advice, with a focus on how individuals adapt to their environments.
Educational psychologists deal with:
- problems of attachment and concerns with development in early childhood
- learning, including giftedness, learning difficulties and disabilities
- challenges of transition and self esteem in childhood
- relationships, including conflict in adolescence
- sexuality issues and drug involvement
- parenting and work transition for adults
- chool programs and professional development in the school system.
Our Master of Educational Psychology offers:
- practicum placements in a range of settings including primary and secondary schools, early learning centres, TAFE colleges and tertiary settings, as well as community based agencies
- student-centred reflective learning and curriculum
- academic staff with a wealth of research and practice experience
- programs that are highly relevant to schools and grassroots education practices
- Programs in Educational Psychology
- Staff in Educational Psychology
- Who is the course suitable for?
Career outcomes
Programs in Educational Psychology
Download the course Brochure to find out more about studying Educational Psychology. Please note, the handbook entries below will be updated late October 2011.
| Program | Part time | Full time | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies | 1 year | 6 months | |
| Master of Education (by coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by coursework and thesis) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Master of Educational Psychology | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Doctor of Education | 6 years | 3 years |
(NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)
Staff in Educational Psychology
Our staff are active researchers in their fields and have achieved high public profiles for their work in areas that relate, for example, to wellbeing and educational outcomes - such as anxiety, bullying, emotional intelligence, stress and coping and assessment. All teaching staff are dedicated to ensuring that the content of subjects reflect the latest theory and research.
Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg
Associate Professor Esther Care
Ms Vicki McKenzie
Who is this course suitable for?
For those wanting to take a step up to become a registered practising psychologist, we offer training aimed specifically at the academic and professional preparation of psychologists working as either staff members or private practitioners in schools or other educational settings.
Career Outcomes
You can choose to work in a range of educational and professional settings including:
• in a school as a psychologist or a student welfare teacher
• agencies treating children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• the Department of Human Services, government agencies, clinics and private psychological practice.