Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology
Course overview
The Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) provides full-time professional training that leads towards registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Educational Psychologist (EP).
This professionally accredited programme is driven by a determination to work towards social justice for vulnerable young people and their families and children with special educational needs. The core aim is to equip you to work as an educational psychologist in Local Authority children's services, educational psychology teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), voluntary agencies, or independently.
Studying Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology from the University of East London combines advanced theory with extensive professional experience. The programme involves University-based teaching, modular assessments, and research culminating in a doctoral thesis. You will complete professional practice placements in Local Authorities and other relevant settings. For example, the core year includes a 70-day professional placement in a Local Authority setting where you will apply theoretical knowledge to real practice.
Trainees are assessed extensively using the Placement Assessment Report and Portfolio at the end of each year's placement, conducted by their placement supervisor. There is also an end-of-year progress review conducted by the trainees' academic and professional tutor.
Entry requirements
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A minimum of one year’s full-time (i.e., 37 hours a week for 52 weeks or part-time equivalent) experience working with children within an educational, health, social care, youth justice, childcare, or community setting is required to study this course.
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Candidates will also be required to present one academic and professional reference each on headed paper.
Grade Requirements:
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Candidates are to have a minimum of 2.1 in a psychology degree or a Master's in psychology (conversion) with GBC accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS).
English Proficiency:
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International applicants are required to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology from the University of East London are fit for employment in roles such as the following:
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Educational Psychologist
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School Psychologist
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Behavioural Analyst
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Clinical Psychologist
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Educational Consultant
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the Prof Doc Educational and Child Psychology at the University of East London is £36,700 for the first year. For years 2 and 3, it is £17,390. Kindly note that fees are subject to annual increase.
Admission
Applications for this course are made directly to the university using its online application platform. For further enquiries about this process, please reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.
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