Overview
Key Features
- The Educational Child and Community Psychology course from The University of Exeter is taught in an internationally recognised centre for educational research
- As a trainee you will be placed with Educational Psychological Services and other placement providers for supervised practical experience
- If you are UK resident you may be eligible to apply for a funded place
- Course emphasis that psychology should be concerned with developing the capacity for humanity in ourselves and in others
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Trainee EPs receive input on therapeutic and systemic interventions including Video Interaction Guidance and Soft Systems Methodologies.
- Dynamic assessment and standardised assessments techniques are taught throughout Year 1. TEPs visit local schools to develop their skills in dynamic assessment tools.
- Trainee work in pairs and visit a typically developing infant once a month over the course of Year 1. This results in a piece of writing to reflect their learning about the experiences of early childhood. Example shown.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood Education View 17 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least a 2:2 honours degree in psychology that grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
- Normally one year's experience of working with children or young people (0 – 19 years)
- IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent where appropriate
- Clean driving licence or access to a car and driver or a willingness to travel large distances in rural settings on public transport
- Enhanced level DBS check (or equivalent for non-UK applicants)
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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