DEdPsych Professional Training in Educational Psychology
Prospective trainees
What is our programme about?
All of the professional training courses in the UK meet the standards for Educational and Training of the Health Professions Council and the Programme Standards of the British Psychological Society, yet they are all different in the way that they meet those standards.
It is important that you choose the course which is best suited to you.
The Exeter DEdPsych experience is marked by:
- A philosophy that aims to make you the best applied psychologist that you can be – you become your own resource in terms of applying psychology;
- A focus on how you may promote educational opportunity through the application of psychology
- Your participation in a lively and interesting range of learning and training experiences across a range of educational settings;
- A recognition that your professional development goes hand in hand with personal development and this can be both invigorating and uncomfortable.
- Systems to support your transition into the role of a professional educational psychologist;
- Being placed in an internationally recognised centre for educational research to which you have access on your journey to becoming a competent autonomous researcher;
- Our expectation that the applied educational psychological skills you develop will be generalisable across time and contexts;
- Our emphasis that psychology should be concerned with developing the capacity for humanity in ourselves and in others.
Essential
- A first or second class honours degree in psychology that grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
- Normally one years 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.
You may download the Essential and desirable criteria for your convenience.
For any specific questions about the EP role or training requirements please contact Tash Ellis, one of our programme tutors.
Each year we hold a 'Meet the Team' event for anyone who is interested in finding out more about training at Exeter; this event takes place every October.
This year we are holding two Meet the Team events:
- In person at St Luke's campus on Saturday 07 October 2023, from 10am to 12pm
- Register here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/630684543447
- Online (using Zoom) on Wednesday 11 October 2023, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
- Register here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/630759176677
To register your interest in attending either event, please use the Eventbrite links above.
For any specific questions about the EP role or training requirements please contact Tash Ellis (one of our programme tutors).
Please also see the Essential and desirable criteria for additional information.
The deadlines for application are in line with those published on the Department for Education (DfE) website. We follow the DfE timetable for all funded place applications.
2024 Entry
Please see below for the application system deadlines:
| AEP online application system open | TBC |
| Deadline for References to be submitted | TBC |
| Application deadline (including references) | TBC |
| University of Exeter shortlisting | TBC |
| University of Exeter interviews | TBC |
| Offers of places made by providers | TBC |
| Deadline for accepting offers | Candidates will have 7 days from receiving an offer to accept or decline an EPFT place |
How to apply
| Programme code | Duration | Start date | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| A760 | 3 years full-time | September | All applications for professional training courses in educational psychology are processed by the Association of Educational Psychologists. |
Have a look at the following websites for more information.
| Fees per year 2022/23 | |
|---|---|
| Full-time | |
| UK/EU | N/A |
| International | N/A |
The Graduate School of Education is an ESRC-recognised outlet for part-time, full-time and distance learning through the South West Doctoral Training Partnership
Further information can be found on the College's Financial Support webpages.