DAppEdPsy Psychology (Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate)
Course Overview
This professional doctorate prepares you for a career as an educational psychologist by expertly integrating academic theory with real-world practice. The program is delivered by a school with over 50 years of expertise and strong connections to regional local authorities. You will graduate as an effective, inclusive scientist-practitioner equipped with advanced consulting and problem-solving skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Integration of academic taught modules, extensive professional fieldwork placements, and a dedicated research project
- Over 130 days of supported placement per year in years two and three, often with a local authority bursary
- Supervision from both a University tutor and a placement supervisor, both HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologists
- Focus on developing competencies as an effective consultant and systems analyst through inclusive principles
- Regular individual support to seamlessly integrate theoretical, professional, and research learning
Course Overview
This professional doctorate prepares you for a career as an educational psychologist by expertly integrating academic theory with real-world practice. The program is delivered by a school with over 50 years of expertise and strong connections to regional local authorities. You will graduate as an effective, inclusive scientist-practitioner equipped with advanced consulting and problem-solving skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Integration of academic taught modules, extensive professional fieldwork placements, and a dedicated research project
- Over 130 days of supported placement per year in years two and three, often with a local authority bursary
- Supervision from both a University tutor and a placement supervisor, both HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologists
- Focus on developing competencies as an effective consultant and systems analyst through inclusive principles
- Regular individual support to seamlessly integrate theoretical, professional, and research learning
Requirements
Modules
- Professional Practice Skills in Educational Psychology
- Supporting Learning 1: Assessment and Intervention for Learning
- Supporting Behaviour 1: Assessment and Support for SEMH Needs in School & Other Settings
- Psychology of Development in Context
- Professional Practice Development 1: Placement A: Data Collection and Analysis Skills
- Applied Research Methods in Educational Psychology 1: Developing EPs as Research Practitioners
- Supporting Learning 2: Assessment and Intervention for Complex and Diverse Learning Needs
- Supporting Behaviour 2: Assessing and Supporting Complex and Diverse SEMH Needs in Community and Other Settings
- Professional Practice Development 2: Placement B: Problem Analysis and Intervention
- Applied Research Methods 2: Research Development
- Strategic and Organisational Application of Psychology
- Professional Practice Development 3: Placement C: Integration of Professional Practice Skills
- Applied Research Methods 3: Thesis Development
