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Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology

University of East London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Professional Doctorate

  • Location

    Stratford Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This course provides full-time professional training leading towards registration with the Health and Caring Professions Council (HCPC) as an Educational Psychologist (this is a protected title). During the programme, trainees will participate in University-based teaching and learning, modular assessments, research culminating in a doctoral thesis and professional practice placements in Local Authorities and other settings relevant to educational psychologist work.This course will equip you to work as an educational psychologist in Local Authority children's services, educational psychology teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), voluntary agencies or independently. We are driven by our determination to work towards social justice for vulnerable young people and their families and children with special educational needs and to advocate for their rightful place in society.The course involves campus-based learning and teaching, self-directed learning, research and placement in Educational Psychology Services (EPS) and other employment settings, where you will work under supervision.In your first year, you will spend most of the first two terms on campus, completing two modules related to Professional Practice as an EP. Topics include Consultation, Values and Ethics. You will also spend time on placement developing skills with children and young people.To be a practitioner you need to know how to help children and young people build resilience and confidence so that they can succeed in school, at home and in their community. This will involve working directly with children and young people as well as supporting parents, teachers and other responsible adults.There is a national shortage of educational psychologists and graduates of our programme are in great demand. Our programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:Qualify as a practitioner educational psychologist with the HCPC,Become a creative applied psychological practitioner

Tuition fees

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£ 18,030per year

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    96th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, University Way, London, Greater London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 40,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location. London offers great cultural richness, including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    102nd out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    98 48%

    107th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    42nd

    4

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