Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

Course G02AA (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points: Students are expected to complete this research in 3.00 years full time, or equivalent part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg

Contact

Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview: The MEd Psych/PhD 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.
Objectives:

Students completing the Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy should have:

  • 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 opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of original research in professional educational psychology.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students undertake the following subjects in this order
Subject Options: Year 1
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Year Long
12.50

Year 2

Points undertaken in the thesis will vary depending on whether you are enrolled full time or part time.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year

Year 3

Points undertaken in the thesis will vary depending on whether you are enrolled full time or part time.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year

Year 4

Points undertaken in the thesis will vary depending on whether you are enrolled full time or part time.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year
Entry Requirements:

An applicant may be eligible for selection into the Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Psychology if the applicant has:

  • successfully completed a degree with honours at H1 level in Psychology from a university or tertiary institution approved by the Faculty, or equivalent.

The personal suitability of applicants for professional training, as assessed by referee's reports and/or personal interviews, will also be taken into account. Entry is also subject to supervision and resource availability.

Each candidate, when applying for admission to the course, and at the commencement of each year after admission to the course, must obtain the approval of the School for his or hers proposed studies. Any change to the approved studies must be authorised by the School.

Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes: Not available
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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