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Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    EdPsychD - Doctor of Educational Psychology

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This fully funded, doctorate programme aims to provide you with an advanced level of knowledge in educational psychology and, upon completion of the course, you will be qualified to practice as an Educational Psychologist. You will also be eligible to apply for registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and to the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Chartered EP status. You will spend each year of study in practical fieldwork placements in local authority (LA) Educational Psychology Services as well as attending university-based sessions within the Cardiff University Centre for Human Development (CUCHDS) - our dedicated developmental psychology centre. This programme provides you with the opportunity to develop your critical and reflective skills to the relevant theories and approaches which comprise the subject. By the end of the three years, you should: Have a detailed knowledge of educational psychology, its key theories and the findings which support or challenge those theories. Have an ability to use your knowledge of the subject in original and creative ways. Have the ability to conduct research within different paradigms. Be able to apply your research findings in creative, novel ways. Adopt a psychological, change-focused approach to the issues and concerns of: children as they develop from babies though to adults the parents, carers, teachers and other professionals who contribute to the development of the children in their care the organisations and systems within local authorities which employ educational psychologists. The programme provides a wide-ranging overview of issues and practices in educational psychology. Within this broad framework, you will be encouraged to develop your own particular strengths and theoretical perspectives. Programme aims The aim of the programme is to offer knowledge and expertise for a career as an educational psychologist (EP), via doctorate-level study. Completion of the programme confers eligibility to apply for registration as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Chartered EP status.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,450per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    7th out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    172 78%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    10th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    82nd

    7

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