Program Overview

DEdPsy Educational Psychology

Overview

The Doctor of Educational Psychology (DEdPsy) is a research degree accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council. The degree serves as the entry qualification for professional practice and employment in educational psychology. It has been designed to meet the professional training needs of educational psychologists and reflects a shift in orientation in professional training that is implicit in a research degree.

The programme's academic and research goals are:

• To create an advanced level of knowledge in the areas of child development, educational psychology, special educational needs, assessment and intervention, childhood diversity, family dynamics and educational systems. Assessment is by written assignments.
• To provide instruction in research methodology to doctoral level (you will be required to complete a dissertation).

Key Information

• Programme duration: 3 years full-time (maximum period allowed: 4 years)
• Start date: September 2025
• Delivery method: On-Campus
• Location: Clifton
• Awards available: DEdPsy

Programme Structure

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our DEdPsy in Educational Psychology.

World-leading Research

• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

• An upper second-class honours degree in psychology (or equivalent qualification) that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
• Relevant experience of working with children or young people (aged 0-25).
• Applicants with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience may be considered.

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level A.

Fees and Funding

• Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
• Alumni discount: University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.
• Funding and scholarships: Please refer to the Association of Educational Psychologists website for full details of the application process and deadlines for funded places.

Career Prospects

• The DEdPsy programme leads to a professional qualification in educational psychology, so graduates can register as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
• Educational psychologists are employed across a wide range of fields, including local authorities, social enterprise organisations, private practice, schools and academies, and the health service.

Meet Our Supervisors

• Dr Amanda Gaulter, Lecturer, School for Policy Studies
• Dr Jak Lee, Senior Lecturer, School for Policy Studies
• Dr Dan O'Hare, Senior Lecturer, School for Policy Studies
• Dr Mary Stanley-Duke, Senior Lecturer, School for Policy Studies

How to Apply

• For funded applications, please see the Association of Educational Psychologists website.
• Application deadline: Please refer to the Association of Educational Psychologists website for full details of the application process and deadlines.