Psychology (Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate) DAppEdPsy
- Full-time: 3 years
- Part-time: Not available
- Start date: September 2022
- UK fees: To be confirmed
- International fees: To be confirmed
Research overview
Prepare yourself for a professional career in educational psychology. Our doctorate focuses on the link between theory and practice.
The programme is delivered by the School of Psychology which provides you with the opportunity to meet leading practitioners and researchers. We have over 50 years of expertise in this area. We also work closely with professional educational psychologists employed by the regional local authorities and other settings.
The course uses inclusive principles and practices. It will support you to become an effective consultant, systems analyst and problem-solver. You'll graduate with a scientist-practitioner mindset.
You'll learn through academic taught modules, professional fieldwork placements and a research project.
Key facts
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Funded places available for UK residents
Course content
Alongside the modules listed in each year, you will do placements.
In year one, you'll be on supervised placements throughout the year in educational psychology services, with some supplementary placement weeks.
In years two and three, you will undertake placements of 130 days per each year. These are usually supported by a local authority bursary in educational psychology services.
Placements are usually in the East Midlands but can be elsewhere if there is availability.
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by written assignments, focused case studies or presentations. Placements are supported and evaluated through three-way meetings involving you, your University tutor and your placement supervisor. Assessment is through a portfolio, including a Professional Development Log of competencies.
- Professional Practice Skills in Educational Psychology for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Supporting Learning 1: Assessment and Intervention for Learning
- Supporting Behaviour 1: Assessment and Intervention for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Psychology of Development in Context
- Professional Practice Development 1: Placement A
- Applied Research Methods in Educational Psychology 1: Developing Educational Psychologists as Research-Practitioners
- Assessing and Supporting Learning 2: Assessment and Intervention for Complex and Diverse Needs
- Supporting Behaviour 2: Assessment and development for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
- Professional Practice Development 2: Placement B
- Applied Research Methods 2: Research Development
- Strategic and Organisational Applied Psychology
- Professional Practice Development 3: Placement C
- Applied Research Methods 3: Research Development
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2022 entry.
| Degree | 2:1 in psychology, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
2:2 may be accepted with a masters degree or above in a relevant subject. |
| Work experience | You will also need at least one year's experience working with children or young people with sustained levels of responsibility. Please refer to Clearing House guidance for information on the experience required. |
| Additional information | Applications are initially assessed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a selection day. Selection days typically include interviews with a tutor and field practitioner, a brief presentation, and a written and small-group task.
Interview dates for the EPFT applications as follows:
- Monday 7th February
- Monday 21st February
- Monday 7th March
- Monday 14th March
- Monday 21st March
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| Degree | 2:1 in psychology, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
2:2 may be accepted with a masters degree or above in a relevant subject. |
| International and EU equivalents | We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages. |
| Work experience | You will also need at least one year's experience working with children or young people with sustained levels of responsibility. Please refer to Clearing House guidance for information on the experience required. |
| Additional information | Applications are initially assessed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a selection day. Selection days typically include interviews with a tutor and field practitioner, a brief presentation, and a written and small-group task. Interview dates will be added here once confirmed. |
| IELTS | 7.0 (7.0 in each element) |
| English language requirements | As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. |
Meeting our English language requirements
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.
We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.
We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.
Applying
We have inclusive principles and strongly welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of the population, including those who are currently underrepresented in the educational psychology profession.
How to apply
Application for those eligible for UK funding is through the Clearing House. The deadline to apply for funded places through the Clearing House will be in November/December 2021. See their website for the latest deadline information. International or self-funded applicants should apply using the University's application system. The deadline for applying is Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Interviews
Applications are initially assessed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a selection day.
Selection days typically include interviews with a tutor and field practitioner, a brief presentation, and a written and small-group task.
Interview dates for the EPFT applications as follows:
- Monday 7th February
- Monday 21st February
- Monday 7th March
- Monday 14th March
- Monday 21st March
Fees
UK fees are set in line with the national UKRI maximum fee limit. We expect fees for 2022 entry to be confirmed in February 2022.
Additional information for international students
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will pay international tuition fees in most cases. If you are resident in the UK and have 'settled' or 'pre-settled' status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will be entitled to 'home' fee status.
Irish students will be charged tuition fees at the same rate as UK students. UK nationals living in the EU, EEA and Switzerland will also continue to be eligible for 'home' fee status at UK universities until 31 December 2027.
For further guidance, check our information for applicants from the EU.
These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).
Additional costs
Funded students
In year one you will have to cover the travel costs to and from placements. Students usually use their stipend to help fund travel costs. In years two and three, you are given up to £1,000 expenses to cover travel, books and equipment.
Self-funded students
If you are a self-funded student, you will have to cover the cost of travel to and from placements in all years of the course. The purchase of books and equipment is optional.
Funding
UK applicants
Applicants who are residents in the UK are able to apply for funding through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Educational Psychology courses. This is administered by the Association of Educational Psychologists. Please email ruth.keetley@nottingham.ac.uk for more information.
Funding covers tuition fees throughout all three years of the programme and a stipend of approximately £15,950 in year one to cover living costs. In years two and three of the programme, you'll typically secure funded placements, usually through bursary schemes.
There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.
Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.
Postgraduate fundingSupport
You will have a University tutor as well as a placement supervisor. Both supervisors will be a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.
You will receive regular individual support. This will help you integrate the theoretical, professional and research components of the course.
Student support
You will have access to a range of support services, including:
- academic and disability support
- childcare services
- counselling service
- faith support
- financial support
- mental health and wellbeing support
- visa and immigration advice
- welfare support
Students' Union
Our Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer.
There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:
- international students
- black and minority ethnic students
- students who identify as women
- students with disabilities
- LGBT+ students
SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties.
Where you will learn
Course facilities
You will have access to school facilities such as computer rooms and the postgraduate common room.
You will have placements in an Educational Psychology Service within a local authority or other appropriate settings. You will have access to all the facilities available within these services.
Where you will learn
University Park Campus
University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
Most schools and departments are based here. You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre.
You can walk or cycle around campus. Free hopper buses connect you to our other campuses. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.
Where you will learn
Course facilities
You will have access to school facilities such as computer rooms and the postgraduate common room.
You will have placements in an Educational Psychology Service within a local authority or other appropriate settings. You will have access to all the facilities available within these services.
Where you will learn
University Park Campus
University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
Most schools and departments are based here. You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre.
You can walk or cycle around campus. Free hopper buses connect you to our other campuses. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.
Where you will learn
Course facilities
You will have access to school facilities such as computer rooms and the postgraduate common room.
You will have placements in an Educational Psychology Service within a local authority or other appropriate settings. You will have access to all the facilities available within these services.
Research Excellence Framework
We are ranked 8th in the UK for research power (2014). The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system used by UK higher education funding bodies to assess research quality in universities.
- The School of Psychology is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research power according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014
- More than 97% of research at Nottingham is recognised internationally
- More than 80% of our research is ranked in the highest categories as world-leading or internationally excellent
- 16 of our 29 subject areas feature in the UK top 10 by research power
This content was last updated on 05 November 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.