Doctor of Educational and Child Psychology

School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences

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About the course

3 years full-time

This professional training course will give you the skills to practise as an educational psychologist. With both theoretical and practical training, you'll be well prepared for your future career.

Entry requirements

You'll need an honours degree in psychology that is recognised by the BPS for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC). You must have relevant knowledge and experience of working with children within educational, childcare or community settings.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

Entry requirements for international students

Content

Developmental Psychology
Assessment and Intervention
The Education of Children with Additional Needs
Group Training for Support Staff
Professional Issues
Practical placements spent within local authority services, including educational psychology services and schools

Typical week

You'll learn through a mix of placements, lectures, tutorials and group work. You'll also have time for private study. Your usual weekly pattern will be:

Year 1: two days teaching, one day private study, two days work placement
Year 2: one day teaching, one day private study, three days work placement
Year 3: two days teaching or private study, three days work placement

Course structure and assessment

The course involves academic study, practical work and research. You'll be assessed on all three areas. For the thesis, you'll be supported by an experienced research tutor who has expertise in the appropriate field.

Academic – essays and seminar presentations
Practical work – portfolio of work, including supervisor assessment
Research – thesis including research assignments

See the School of Education's course pages for more information.

Specialist resources

We make sure our research feeds directly into our teaching. There's a wireless network in the department and you'll have access to the University's extensive library resources, including online catalogues and databases, e-books and e-journals.

Fees and funding

Fees are contract-based – please enquire directly with the department.

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: DEdCPsy@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 8180

Postgraduate, School of Education

Your future

This professional training course is designed to prepare you for a career as an educational psychologist.

Learn from experts

We value creative teaching that challenges inequalities in the education system. We believe in increasing opportunities for education, for everyone. You'll benefit from this inclusive approach, as a student and as a professional.

Our research and teaching quality are independently rated as excellent. Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes is taught by internationally renowned leading academics. Our friendly, supportive and stimulating learning environment will develop your theoretical and applied knowledge of education issues.

Our research and teaching are independently rated as excellent.

What our students say

"The course has equipped me with the skills to practice in a way which allows me to apply a critical eye to situations, to identify ways forward, and to consider the ethical implications associated with my practice and the actions of others."

"I have appreciated the emphasis on social justice, therapeutics, qualitative approaches and reflective practice."

Apply now

See how to apply on the School of Education's website or contact the department directly:

E: DEdCPsy@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 8180