DEdPsy in Educational Psychology (Doctorate)

The Doctor of Educational Psychology (DEdPsy) is a research degree accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council. The degree serves as the entry qualification for professional practice and employment in Educational Psychology. It has been designed to meet the professional training needs of Educational Psychologists (EPs) and reflects a shift in orientation in professional training which is implicit in a research degree.

The programme has several academic, research and professional goals:

Academic: To create an advanced level of knowledge in the areas of child development, educational psychology, special educational needs, assessment and intervention, childhood diversity, family dynamics and educational systems. Assessment is by written assignments.

Research: There will be direct instruction in research methodology to Doctoral level. You will be required to complete a 45,000 word dissertation.

Professional: The programme will prepare you for the wide range of challenges and demands in diverse contexts.

Year One

• Assessment, Learning and Intervention
• Children in Families and Communities
• Local Authority and School Systems
• Psychological Dimensions of Interpersonal Communication
• Research Methods 1
• Understanding and Challenging Social Barriers

Years One/Two

• Dimensions of Social and Emotional Development
• Multi-Agency Working
• Promoting Inclusion

Years Two/Three

• Research Methods 2
• Research Methods 3

Year Three

• Professional Practice
• Submission of a 45,000-word dissertation

In Year One you will be based at the University with supervised fieldwork placements in a variety of educational and psychological settings.

In years two and three, you will undertake an extensive placement in a psychology service for three days a week. You should also be available for University work and private study for 2 days a week.