DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology, DEdPsy, at University of Exeter

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DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology, DEdPsy, University of Exeter

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
DEdPsy	Full-time	3 years	September	find out	find out

About DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology, DEdPsy - at University of Exeter

A programme of advanced professional training in educational psychology, recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council
Taught in an internationally recognised centre for educational research
As a trainee you will be placed with Educational Psychological Services and other placement providers for supervised practical experience
If you are UK resident you may be eligible to apply for a funded place
Course emphasis that psychology should be concerned with developing the capacity for humanity in ourselves and in others

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Entry requirements

Essential

At least a 2:2 honours degree in psychology that grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
Normally one year's experience of working with children or young people (0 - 19 years)
IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent where appropriate
Clean driving licence or access to a car and driver or a willingness to travel large distances in rural settings on public transport
Enhanced level DBS check (or equivalent for non-UK applicants)

Desirable

A critical understanding of current educational policy and practice
An understanding of the educational and psychological issues in promoting social inclusion
An ability to join with others to form an effective group
An awareness and understanding of the effect one might have on others in a range of interactions
Evidence of applying psychological knowledge in a range of settings including educational settings
A lively and current knowledge of psychological theory and its generation
An understanding of the role of educational psychologists and of a stance that is ethical and underpins the role
A practical understanding of how psychology may be used to promote equality
Evidence of an ability to reflect on practice
An awareness, understanding and appreciation of the issues involved in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and an ability to apply policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Adaptability and flexibility in response to change with the potential for personal and professional growth
An awareness of one's own health and how variations in health may have an impact on one's ability to practice safely and competently

Application

This course is part of the Educational Psychology Funded Training scheme which provides funding in partnership with employers for the training of educational psychologists. The Exeter course does not accept self-funded applications.

Your application for this course should be made via the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP), not directly to the University of Exeter, although we will be happy to answer any queries.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented on the programme, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic students; male students; care-leavers, and mature students.

Application for 2025 entry will open around mid-September 2024. Please sign up on the AEP website or contact [email protected] if you wish to be notified when it opens.

When making your application, the programme code for this course is A760.

Please see the course website and the AEP website for further information about the application process.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Exeter

The University of Exeter invests heavily in scholarships to support top international students. These include the Exeter Excellence Scholarships, which are awarded to academically gifted and ambitious students from around the world, as well as country-specific scholarships for students applying from certain regions.

More information on the University’s international scholarships can be found here.

To search all available scholarships, please use the University’s funding database.

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