Master of Educational Psychology
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Education Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelors degree with a major in education and/or psychology, or an approved teacher education degree with an average grade of B or higher.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to effectively support learners, their families and educational personnel. They will advance their careers in education-related contexts as leaders utilising contemporary evidence-based practices. They will become leaders in educational centres, as in-service teacher-educators or will work in education-related policy. The Master of Educational Psychology can be either a stand-alone degree but is also a prerequisite for the internship-year qualification, the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Psychology Practice (VI00Z2), which leads to registration as a psychologist. Alternatively, some graduates may be able to continue to a PhD.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Curriculum and Education Studies at this level can earn:
$63,000
Median earnings one year after study
$68,000
Median earnings two years after study
$77,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
89%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Ngati Manawa Iwi Education Scholarship (Accomodation)
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
$10,000 contribution to the cost of staying in one of Victoria University's Halls of Residence.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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