Overview

The Educational Psychology programme from University College London (UCL) combines a practical/applied focus with academic and research excellence, providing opportunities to carry out high-quality, applied research into important and complex issues in the range of contexts in which EPs work.

Advantages

Advantages of the programme cited by previous course members include:

The opportunity to develop up-to-date applied research knowledge and to reflect on practice

The programme's professional relevance

The high quality of tutor support, expertise and of feedback offered

Highly Skilled, knowledgeable and supportive group administrators

The flexibility and diversity of the programme

Opportunities to network with others from different organizations

Participation in Leading Edge Day conferences, led by expert researchers and innovative EP practitioners

Programme Structure

Curriculum objectives:

Applied research

to acquire applied research skills which foster the development of insight, knowledge, understanding and expertise in a Local Authority or other educational psychology practice context

to develop the skills to critically appraise and synthesise literature relevant to topics within educational psychology

to develop a critical appreciation of the epistemological assumptions underlying a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods

Professional practice

to engage with leading-edge research and theory in educational psychology

to consider how to adapt this knowledge to manage problems faced by educational psychologists in everyday professional practice

to critically evaluate and extend/develop such aspects of professional practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 17 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A British Psychological Society recognised Master’s (or equivalent level) qualification in educational psychology.

Two references supporting the candidate’s ability to undertake the DEdPsy. The opinion and support of current employers should be sought. For applicants currently employed by local authorities or equivalent organisations, one of the two referees should be the head of service in which the applicant is working.
An Initial Research Proposal which identifies a provisional topic for the thesis.

Tuition Fee

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International

13230 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13230 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

2950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2950 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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