Overview

In this essential role, you will support psychological well-being, learning, and inclusion across diverse educational and community settings. With an acute national shortage of psychologists, your expertise will be in high demand, offering a vital opportunity to lead transformative change and address critical national needs.

Designed for those taking the definitive next step toward professional practice, Dublin City University’s pioneering Doctor of Child and Educational Psychology course merges rigorous academic scholarship with applied training, supervised practice placements, and cutting-edge research. Step into a key leadership role at a pivotal time for psychological services, gaining the advanced expertise required to innovate, advocate, and transform outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Careers

Graduates are prepared to work in a range of career paths across educational, health, and community sectors supporting children, youth, and young adults, as well as roles in independent practice, research, and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Beyond Milestones: Ecological Child and Adolescent Developmental Pathways

Systemic Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice

Contemporary Issues in Education and Psychology

Neuro‑affirmative Frameworks in Psychological Assessment

Digital Citizenship, Communication and Media Literacy

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Analytical Methods

Research Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Educational Psychology Childhood Studies View 3 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

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4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level 8 Honours Degree in Psychology, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of Upper Second Class Honours (2.1).

If the primary degree (Level 8) is in another field, for example, a B.Ed. in Education or a BA in Sociology, applicants must have: A Level 8/9 Higher Diploma in Psychology (Conversion): A 1- or 2-year intensive programme.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Programme tuition fees are paid for the three-year duration of the programme.

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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