Doctorate in Educational Psychology-EdPsyD

The Doctorate in Educational Psychology (EdPsyD) is a three year full-time postgraduate training programme. Based in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning, the programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Upon successful completion of this three-year, full-time programme, trainees are eligible to apply for HCPC registration and, upon admittance to the Register, practise as an Educational Psychologist.

Trainees will also be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the BPS. The newest of only 13 programmes in England, this programme was established to meet demand for qualified Educational Psychologists in the East of England. The training programme supports trainees to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high quality, evidence-based psychological services to children and young people from birth to 25-years-of age within education, community and children’s services settings.

The programme draws upon a broad range of psychological theory which is framed within the principles of evidence informed practice, critical psychology and social justice. We place importance on a reflective/reflexive approach and the promotion of inclusive practice. Trainees develop the ability to critically analyse and synthesise complex psychological and educational information and, through the application of consultation, intervention and assessment models, have a positive impact on the li