Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate (DAppEdPsy)
Newcastle University
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DAppEdPsy - Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology

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DAppEdPsy - Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology

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Newcastle University

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This doctorate will enable you to become a registered educational psychologist in the UK. It is accredited by the BPS and approved by the HCPC.OverviewAs part of the Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate, you will study and develop an understanding of:developmentrelationshipsbehaviourinter-relationship in organisational structures within educational and community settingsThe Applied Educational Psychology course suits those with an understanding of educational systems and settings.Youll ...Read more

This doctorate will enable you to become a registered educational psychologist in the UK. It is accredited by the BPS and approved by the HCPC.

Overview

As part of the Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate, you will study and develop an understanding of:

development

relationships

behaviour

inter-relationship in organisational structures within educational and community settings

The Applied Educational Psychology course suits those with an understanding of educational systems and settings.

You'll explore applying psychology to make a difference in the lives of young people. We understand that development is taking place throughout education. This influences the psychology we draw upon.

Educational Psychologists (EP) work with:

individual children

young people

parents

carers/teachers/other agencies

You'll support individuals and work at an organisational level. This is to facilitate the learning and wellbeing of children and young people. Along with all BPS accredited EP training programmes we draw upon a wide range of psychology.

What you'll learn

During your training, you'll also undertake research projects. These include:

a systematic review of published research in a relevant field

an empirical study presented as a paper for an appropriate peer-reviewed journal

You'll maintain a practice portfolio that chronicles and evidences your professional development.

As part of the Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate, you'll also study four taught modules which cover:

key issues of inclusion and diversity

working in partnership

learning and social environments

frameworks for practice

Your development

You'll learn to support the development of young people aged 0-25 years. You will also learn how to work with other professionals, such as teachers.

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Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in psychology, which is eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society OR completed an approved conversion course or Master's degree, which is eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society. After becoming eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society you also need to gain at least one year of relevant, paid work experience at the point of application. Work experience should have: focussed on children and young people's education development and psychological well-being; given insight and understanding into educational systems in the UK; led to ideas on how psychology may be applied. To be eligible for this programme you must be a UK resident. If you’re an applicant from outside of the UK, you must: be living in the UK at the time of application and be able to provide proof of residency; have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years preceding the start of the course; be eligible to work in England for the duration of the course and for at least two years afterwards.

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

If awarded a place on the programme your fees will be paid throughout the three year course. You will be provided with a bursary in year one. In years two and three we will seek a bursary for you from a local authority or other commissioners of educational psychology services.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

If awarded a place on the programme your fees will be paid throughout the three year course. You will be provided with a bursary in year one. In years two and three we will seek a bursary for you from a local authority or other commissioners of educational psychology services.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

If awarded a place on the programme your fees will be paid throughout the three year course. You will be provided with a bursary in year one. In years two and three we will seek a bursary for you from a local authority or other commissioners of educational psychology services.

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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