Educational Psychology (DEdPsych)

University of Southampton

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university on this three year DEdPsych Doctorate in Educational Psychology training programme. Upon graduation, this professional qualification allows you to work in Children’s Services. You’ll help children with the developmental and educational problems they present to parents, teachers and other agencies. You'll be eligible for registration with the HCPC as an Educational Psychologist. Your first year will be mostly university-based with a 55-day school placement. In your second and third years you'll take part in two local authority placements to give you experience of educational psychology practice. This route is funded by the Department for Education. Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed though essays, oral presentations, case reports, structured clinical assessments, research thesis with viva voce, portfolio/clinical logbook, and evaluation of clinical competence on placement including assessment of recorded therapy sessions. Professional bodies: British Psychological Society Health and Care Professions Council.