Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice and related qualifications
People
- Associate Dean:Â Vanesa Green
Faculty Manager:Â Noeleen Williamson
Writer:Â Alida Steemson (Unlicensed)
Resources
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/education/study/educational-psychology
Calendar pages: 236-238
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Version
- v1: Initial draft
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v2.1: Updated 'At-a-glance'
Qualifications covered
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice
- Master of Educational Psychology
Relationship between qualifications
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:Â Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice
Abbreviation:Â PGDipEPP
Duration: 3 trimesters
Duration details: 3 trimesters of full time study
Schedule: Daytime lecturesÂ
Intensity: Full time
Type: Coursework and internship
Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington) and online
Complete: 120 points (4 courses)
Entry: Master of Educational Psychology
Start: January
Apply by:Â 22 September
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires
Questions
- Not quite sure how to summarise the placement location?
- When does this start? Guide to PG study has mismatch between start and apply by dates.
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
A Master of Educational Psychology from this University, or a similar qualification elsewhere, with a B+ average for all coursework
At least 45 points from approved courses in Psychology at 200 or 300 level with an average grade of B or aboveÂ
To be accepted by the associate dean (academic) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Important information
- If you completed your required qualifications at a university other than Victoria, you'll need to provide verified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Starting the PGDipEPP is contingent on the availability of an approved internship placement with the Ministry of Education and a community service provider, a satisfactory police check and acceptance by the New Zealand Psychologists Board, through and interview, to be registered as an Intern Psychologist.Â
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 120Â 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
At-a-glance
Name:Â Master of Educational Psychology
Abbreviation:Â MEdPsych
Duration: 4 trimesters
Duration details: 4 trimesters of full time study or normally 8 if studied part time
Schedule: Daytime lecturesÂ
Intensity: Part time and full time
Type:Â Coursework and research
Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online
Complete: 240 points (10 courses)
Entry:Â Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Education or Psychology with a B average
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
- 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 a B average for all coursework
To be accepted by the associate dean (students) of the Faculty of Education as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
For this programme you’ll need to:
Complete 240Â points
Include ten courses:
- EDUC 503
- EPSY 512
- EPSY 514
- EPSY 515
- EPSY 530
- EPSY 531
- EPSY 532
- EPSY 533
- EPSY 534
- EPSY 535
Important information
- You must obtain a grade of B+ or above in EDUC 503 prior to enrolling in EPSY 533