Research course

Applied Educational Psychology

Institution
Newcastle University · School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
Qualifications
DAppEdPsy

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

OR

After becoming eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society you also need to gain at least one year of relevant, paid work experience at the point of application. Work experience should have:

  • focussed on children and young people's education development and psychological well-being
  • given insight and understanding into educational systems in the UK
  • led to ideas on how psychology may be applied.

To be eligible for this programme you must be a UK resident.

If you’re an applicant from outside of the UK, you must:

  • be living in the UK at the time of application and be able to provide proof of residency
  • have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years preceding the start of the course
  • be eligible to work in England for the duration of the course and for at least two years afterwards.

If you are uncertain of your status, please contact the University’s Visa and Immigration Team using our online form.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Overview

You'll study and develop an understanding of:

  • development
  • relationships
  • behaviour
  • inter-relationship in organisational structures within educational and community settings.

The course suits those with an understanding of educational systems and settings.

You'll explore applying psychology to make a difference in the lives of young people. We understand that development is taking place throughout education. This influences the psychology we draw upon.

Educational Psychologists (EP) work with:

  • individual children
  • young people
  • parents
  • carers/teachers/other agencies.

You'll support individuals and work at an organisational level. This is 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.

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Information for international students

If you’re an applicant from outside of the UK, you must:

  • be living in the UK at the time of application and be able to provide proof of residency
  • have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years preceding the start of the course
  • be eligible to work in England for the duration of the course and for at least two years afterwards

If you are uncertain of your status, please contact the University’s Visa and Immigration Team using our online form.

English Language Requirements:

If your first language is not English, you need to meet the following English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 7.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Fees and funding

See our programme fees and funding web page in our online Prospectus.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • DAppEdPsy
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Programme Secretary, School of Education Communication and Language Sciences
Email
ecls.edpsych@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 6569