DEdPsy Educational Psychology

The DEdPsy (Doctorate of Educational Psychology) at the University of Strathclyde is a professional research degree designed for practising Educational Psychologists. It combines applied psychological work with high-level research in education settings. The programme focuses more on research and real professional practice rather than large taught modules. The DEdPsy is flexible to meet the needs of working EPs (Educational Psychologists). Applicants normally must have at least one year of experience in educational psychology settings.

The programme is split equally between research and professional practice components, giving weight to both theory and the real work Educational Psychologists do. Students develop a research proposal, collect data, analyse it, and apply findings back into educational settings. The standard duration is two years full-time. Because the DEdPsy is a research doctorate, most of the learning is through supervised research, practice applications, and reflection. Students learn through research design, data collection, advanced analysis, writing, and presenting their findings. The final output is a doctoral thesis or dissertation that contributes new knowledge to educational psychology.

The University of Strathclyde is in Glasgow, Scotland, and traces its origins to 1796. It has faculties in Engineering, Science, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and more. Its Strathclyde Centre for Excellence in Psychology and Education helps bring together training, research, and professional development in educational psychology. The university is known for combining teaching, research, and real-world impact.

There are many student societies, services for wellbeing and career support, and social activities. In teaching and learning, Strathclyde emphasises applied work, projects, and partnerships. Academic staff work on cutting-edge research and often bring those insights into student supervision. For DEdPsy, that means students don’t just study theory, but they also engage in research that directly connects to their work as educational psychologists.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates must normally hold a master’s degree in Educational Psychology.
• They must also have at least one year’s experience working as an Educational Psychologist.

English Proficiency:

• For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no component lower than 5.5.

The annual tuition fee to study DEdPsy Educational Psychology at the University of Strathclyde is £18,050 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of up to 10% per year.

Strathclyde offers internal funding schemes such as the John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS) for doctoral students. Other funding sources include university central funding and possibly external research grants. Also, the International Scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver of £1,400 for undergraduate students and £900 for postgraduate students. Students often need to discuss funding with their prospective supervisor and the university's postgraduate funding office.

Graduates of DEdPsy Educational Psychology from the University of Strathclyde can pursue roles such as:

• Chief Educational Psychologist
• Research Director in Educational Psychology
• University Lecturer
• Training and Development Lead in education settings
• Programme Evaluator in school systems

Applications for the University of Strathclyde DEdPsy Educational Psychology course are made online through the University’s application portal. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.