CPD Doctorate in Educational Psychology

After 25 years of making a significant contribution to professional development for qualified and practising educational psychologists, the DEdPsy accepted its final recruits in January 2023. The programme is not currently taking on any new students.

As a flexible, 4-year part-time research degree, the DEdPsy was designed to meet the needs of HCPC registered, practising educational psychologists with at least one year's experience. The programme first accepted course members in January 1999 and as above, welcomed the final and 25th cohort in January 2023.

The course combines a practical/applied focus with academic and research excellence, providing opportunities for practising educational psychologists to carry out high-quality, applied research into important and complex issues in the range of contexts in which EPs work.

Advantages of the programme cited by previous course members include:

• The opportunity to develop up-to-date applied research knowledge and to reflect on practice
• The programme's professional relevance
• The high quality of tutor support, expertise and of feedback offered
• Highly Skilled, knowledgeable and supportive group administrators  
• The flexibility and diversity of the programme
• Opportunities to network with others from different organizations
• Participation in Leading Edge Day conferences, led by expert researchers and innovative EP practitioners

Student Experience

Hear a recent DEdPsy graduate speak about her experiences on the programme:

Listen to 5 current DEdPsy course members talk about their experiences on the programme, their professional backgrounds and some possible misconceptions about the DEdPsy:

Dr Phil Stringer, DEdPsy Programme Co-Director, talks about the DEdPsy: