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

Entry requirements for the Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must:

• Have completed, within the last 10 years, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, or equivalent) with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent
• Have been accepted into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and be undertaking the first year of the masters before applying for the combined Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy
• Have completed a research proposal of 5000–6000 words; and
• Have the written support of a principal supervisor for the thesis.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

All PhD candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time (24 months part-time) advanced study and research in the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students. The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the probationary period of candidature. During this time the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the Faculty (including staff and other research students) and the University.

Note

Selection into the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy requires the approval of the intended PhD supervisor, and the Melbourne Educational Research Institute. Local applicants must enrol in the Master of Educational Psychology program and then apply to articulate to the combined PhD program towards the end of their first year in the masters program.

English Language Criteria

All applicants must meet English language requirements.