Version and resources

• v3: Updated 'At-a-glance'
• v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
• v1: Initial draft
• http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/study/educational-psychology

• Associate Dean: Robin Averill

• Faculty Manager: Noeleen Williamson

• Calendar pages: 236-238

Qualifications covered

• Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice
• Master of Educational Psychology

Enrolments are accepted in to either of the two qualifications.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice is a post-masterate qualification, with most students completing the Master of Educational Psychology prior to admission to the Postgraduate Diploma.

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice

At-a-glance

Duration: 3 of trimesters

Abbreviation: PGDipEPP

Duration: 3 trimesters

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 5 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: January

Applications due: 10 December

Composition: Coursework and practicum

Research component: None

Required contact: During working hours

LocationSchedule: Daytime Lectures 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and practicum

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea) and in schoolsPoints and courses, Wellington) and online

Complete: 120 points (4 courses)

Entry: A Master of Educational Psychology at this University, or a similar qualification with a B+ or above for all coursework and 45 approved points or above from courses in psychology at the 200 or 300 level with a GPA of B or above for all coursework 

Start: Trimesters January

Apply by: 10 December

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Questions

1. Not quite sure how to summarise the placement location?

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Master of Educational Psychology at this University, or a similar qualification elsewhere with an average of grade of B+ or above for all coursework
• At least 45 approved points from courses in psychology at the 200 or 300 level with an average grade of B or above for all coursework and
• Acceptance by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Important information

• Students who wish to enroll for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Faculty of Education to discuss their options.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete 1,500 hours of supervised full-time practical work in two approved institutions.

Complete four courses:

• EPSY 517
• EPSY 518
• EPSY 519
• EPSY 520

Master of Educational Psychology (MEdPsych)

At-a-glance

Name: Master of Educational Psychology

Abbreviation: MEdPsych

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework and research

Research component: Sime

Required contact: During working hours

Location: Schedule: Daytime Lectures 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and some research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online

Points and coursesComplete: 240 points (10 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree majoring in Education, Psychology, Education or Psychology, or an approved teacher education degree, with a GPA of B or above for all coursework 

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Questions

1. Not quite sure how to summarise the placement location, given it is schools and community-based?

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in Education, Psychology, Education and Psychology, or an approved teacher education degree, with an average of grade of B or above for all coursework and
• Acceptance by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 240 points.

Complete ten courses:

• EDUC 503
• EPSY 512
• EPSY 514
• EPSY 515
• EPSY 530
• EPSY 531
• EPSY 532
• EPSY 533
• EPSY 534
• EPSY 535