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

Course Overview 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. 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. Key Program Highlights 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. We're home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research. Join a global network of alumni and professional contacts. Study at Australia's highest-ranked university for graduate outcomes.