Thinking about applying for an educational psychology doctorate?

If you are thinking about applying to study for an educational psychology doctorate, then take a close look at the educational psychology doctorate offered by us at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Social and Human Sciences.

This three year educational psychology doctorate, known as the DEdPsych, will prepare you for a professional qualification that will enable you to work in children’s services and provide help with the major developmental and educational problems presented by children.

What is more, this educational psychology doctorate meets the requirements for chartered status with the British Psychological Society, and is also approved for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

The programme is based within our School of Psychology, which has an international reputation for research and innovation. It aims to develop your knowledge, understanding and application of theory, empirical evidence and interventions.

We place great emphasis on developing your research skills across the three years. That is because this educational psychology doctorate programme is designed to equip you to become a reflective and adaptable practitioner, who can apply both casework and research skills in a variety of contexts.

The first year of this educational psychology doctorate is spent studying full time, although this includes regular placement days within a primary and secondary school under the guidance of a field tutor.

In the second and third year of this educational psychology doctorate you will work for three days a week in two different local authorities.  By Year 3 you are expected to take increasing responsibility for your own practice and negotiate with service users appropriate activities. While supervisors remain in close touch with trainees, the level of supervision is reduced and more independent practice encouraged.