Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
2 years Full time or 4 years Part time
The Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) prepares students to work as educational or developmental psychologists in a range of settings including schools, disability services, hospitals, employment agencies and private practice. The course has been designed to meet the requirements for full registration as a psychologist in Australia, and for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the associated College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. As the only course in Queensland offering advanced training in this area of specialisation, the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) offers an innovative and stimulating program of coursework, practicums and research in human development and learning.
As a practice-oriented program, the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) prepares competent and innovative graduates who have a career edge in applied psychology practice. You will have the essential knowledge, practical skills, values, and ethical and cultural sensitivity for practice in a range of contemporary settings across the lifespan. As skilled professionals, you will act for the benefit of others, regarded as a holder of the trust of those who rely on your knowledge, skills, and expert judgement. Accordingly, you will be prepared effectively for the workplace with enhanced employability, having examined the most recent theory and practice of educational and developmental psychology and applied professionalism, and having acquired relevant graduate capabilities, such as effective communication, problem-solving, analytical skills, research skills and digital competencies appropriate to applied psychology practice. To this end, you will act as an advocate and leader who work autonomously and in partnership with your peers, individuals, communities, and other health professionals.
The QUT Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course. Deferment is not available.
For more course information, visit Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) at QUT.
Queensland University of Technology
Selection ranks: Selection is based on additional entry requirements only. Admission is based on fourth year psychology units grade point average, interview, questionnaire, and referee reports.
The fees listed are for 2026. Fees for 2027 are to be advised.
A Suitability Card is required; refer to institution.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.
Applicant must be 16; Interview; Postgraduate CV status; Postgraduate prior tertiary study; Postgraduate questionnaire status; Postgraduate referee status; Postgraduate registration status
QTAC applications for this program close 30 September 2026.
You must have:
Your degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 4-year training (or equivalent) program. For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree.
If you have an overseas qualifications you must provide certification with your application from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating your degree is equivalent to an APAC-approved, 4-year training in psychology. Please ensure you lodge your certification request with APS as early as possible, as APS processing times can exceed three months.
Applications for 2027 onwards are to be made via QTAC.
Applications or supporting documentation received after 30 September will not be considered.
To ensure you do not miss any important updates, please monitor your application regularly via the QTAC Application Portal.
You must provide your academic record for all studies attempted up until semester 1 this year by 30 September. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer that will stipulate when your final results and course completion must be provided to confirm your place.
If you have summer/semester 3 (or equivalent) studies you will need to apply for entry next August, for the intake year after you complete your studies.
If you completed your degree with the required GPA more than 10 years ago, you must provide evidence of current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
OP/selection rank information is not listed for this course as multiple selection criteria were used.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Counsellor, developmental psychologist, health researcher, policy adviser, psychologist, school counsellor, school psychologist.
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