Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsy) at Cardiff University

Programme overview

A three-year professional doctorate that qualifies graduates to practise as Educational Psychologists and confers eligibility to apply for HCPC registration and BPS Chartered EP status. It is fully funded by the Welsh Government, with trainees receiving a bursary for all three years.

Department: School of Psychology (Centre for Human Development) | Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time not available) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each year combines practical fieldwork placements in local authority Educational Psychology Services (three placements across Wales and England) with university sessions at the Cardiff University Centre for Human Development, underpinned by the COMOIRA framework for educational psychology practice, and a gradual approach to research and the thesis.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for a career as an educational psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A psychology qualification conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, usually by December preceding the start; one year's full-time experience working with children and young people (aged 0-25) in educational, social services or community settings. Qualifications and experience must be obtained by 31 December. Enhanced DBS check and fitness to practise policy apply. English: IELTS overall 7.5.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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