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Doctor of Educational and Child Psychology at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A three-year full-time professional doctorate approved by the HCPC and accredited by the British Psychological Society, training students for practice as educational psychologists. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is founded on five principles: relationality, sustainability, anti-oppressive practice, collaboration and criticality, and includes modules such as Relationality and Promoting Development and Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Places are offered only through the Educational Psychology Funded Training (EPFT) scheme (no self-funded places); applications for September 2027 entry close at 5pm on 4 November 2026. Selection is competitive with shortlisting and interview, and strong written and oral English is assessed. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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