Applied Educational Psychology Doctor of (DAppEdPsy)

This doctorate will enable you to become a registered educational psychologist in the UK. It is accredited by the BPS and approved by the HCPC.

About this course

Educational psychology is about the study and understanding of people's behaviour and the inter-relationship this has with organisational structures within educational and community settings.

The course will suit those with some understanding of educational systems and settings. You will learn how to support the social and educational development of children and young people aged 0-25 years. You will also learn how to work with other professionals, such as teachers.

The programme emphasises the need to apply psychology critically in order to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. We emphasise development as taking place within a social context and this influences the psychology we draw upon.

Educational Psychologists (EP) work with:

individual children
young people
parents
carers/teachers/other agencies

The work involves supporting individuals and working at the organisational level to facilitate the learning and wellbeing of children and young people. Along with all BPS accredited EP training programmes we draw upon a wide range of psychology.

Course aims

Our aims are to:

promote the fullest possible inclusive education and social inclusion
mitigate the effects of impairment, social and economic deprivation and disadvantage

During the first year there is an emphasis on the development of professional criticality and self-reflection and the acquisition of process skills including the use of:

supervision
consultation
solution-oriented practices
narrative practices
dynamic assessment

You undertake placements in educational and community settings and study four taught modules which cover:

key issues of inclusion and diversity
working in partnership
learning and social environments
frameworks for practice

During your training you also undertake research projects. These include:

a systematic review of published research in a relevant field
an empirical study presented as a paper for an appropriate peer reviewed journal.

Accreditation

Through this course you will show your developing professional skills and competence to meet the standards required by the:

‌Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
British Psychological Society (BPS).