Applied Educational and Child Psychology

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Psychology and be eligible for the GBC at the time of application (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) of the British Psychological Society. Prospective students need to provide evidence of their eligibility for the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) of the British Psychological Society.

At the time of application, you must have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience of working with children and young people within:

• Education
• Health
• Social care
• Youth justice
• A childcare or community setting

Months of entry

January, December, November, October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February

Course content

This programme leads to the academic award and professional qualification in educational psychology of Applied Educational and Child Psychology Doctorate (App Ed and Child Psy D). Graduates from the programme are eligible for chartered status with the British Psychological Society and for application for registration as educational psychologists with the Health Professions Council.

The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and is hcpc registered.

Qualification and course duration

Doctorate