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Field of Study

Psychology Education

Master of Educational Studies
Overview Study details

This program prepares current teachers to teach the subject titled "Psychology" in the senior phase of schooling.

You'll be provided with opportunities to develop the appropriate content and pedagogical content knowledge and teaching strategies for a professional learning pathway into senior secondary psychology teaching.

Students with backgrounds other than teaching will develop skills to prepare them for potential employment opportunities and/or subsequent studies aligned with the field of psychology education.

Highlights

40 in the world for education

QS World University Rankings 2024

1 in Queensland for education

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • School psychologist
  • School counsellor
  • Educational psychologist
  • Education adviser
  • Education counsellor
  • Cognitive behaviour specialist
  • Business psychologist

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Psychology Curriculum: Design and Resources
  • Psychology Curriculum: Professional Practice
  • Psychology: Brain and Cognition
  • Psychology: Individual and Social Behaviour

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