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University of Southampton: Educational Psychology
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Psychology |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| fels-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8212 6521 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university on this three year DEdPsych Doctorate in Educational Psychology training programme.
Upon graduation, this professional qualification allows you to work in Children’s Services.
You’ll help children with the developmental and educational problems they present to parents, teachers and other agencies. You'll be eligible for registration with the HCPC as an Educational Psychologist.
Your first year will be mostly university-based with a 55 day school placement. In your second and third years you'll take part in two local authority placements to give you experience of educational psychology practise. This route is funded by the Department for Education.
*QS World University Rankings 2025.
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| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We expect you to have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree (at least a 2.1 or international equivalent) or Master’s degree (Merit or international equivalent) in Psychology or related discipline. Having already completed a Master’s degree is considered desirable but not necessary. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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