Overview

This Applied Educational Psychology training programme doctorate from Newcastle University is an exciting, challenging and creative programme.

Key Facts

This programme will prepare you:

to work as a registered applied Practitioner Educational Psychologist in Local Authorities (LAs)

to work well in the changing landscape of services for children and young people

You’ll benefit from:

theoretically grounded training in applied psychology practice and research.

excellent collaboration between the Local Authority Educational Psychology Services in the region. The North-Eastern Principal Educational Psychologists’ group helps to develop and improve the Programme. This group commissions research conducted by year one students each year.

a diversity of well-supervised placements in Local Authority settings in the North-East. Educational psychologists provide teaching on the Programme and placement supervision.

Accreditation

It is accredited by the British Pyschological Society (BPS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Counci (HCPC).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inclusion and Diversity

Working in Partnership

Learning and Social Environment

Frameworks for Practice

Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 11 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in psychology, which is eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society. Where a 2:1 or above has not been achieved in psychology at Bachelors Level, an appropriate psychology Masters Degree.

OR

completed an approved conversion course or Master's degree, which is eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

If you’re awarded a place on the programme your fees will be paid throughout the three-year course.

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.