The DEdPsy is a flexible research degree designed to meet the needs of practising Educational Psychologists (EPs) with at least one year’s experience in the field. The course combines applied psychology with high quality real world research in a variety of vital and complex educational issues. It provides a framework in developing rich evidence based practice and self-reflection.
The programme takes a distinctive approach to a professional doctoral qualification through its focus on research rather than taught modules, research having been identified in the Currie Report (2002) as one of the Educational Psychologists’ core activities. Furthermore, the equal division of credits between two elements of the course, Research and Professional Practice, emphasises that this is a professional doctorate and maintains coherence in the balance between academic and professional elements in the MSc in Educational Psychology.
As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University is offering a number of Global Research Awards. These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, with a start date of 1 October 2022. The awards will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study or 6 years for part-time study.
For international doctoral students. The Dean’s Global Research Award from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, will cover 50% of the international tuition fee for selected self-funded postgraduate research students. The award will apply for each year of study, up to 3 years maximum.
The aim of the Doctorate is to develop:
Intended learning outcomes will focus on the development of the following key skills:
The minimum period of study for Scottish EPs with an MSc in Educational Psychology is 24 months.
Candidates without an MSc may have to complete an additional 9 month portfolio of 3 small-scale project work carried out in practice (1500 words each, 3x20 credits). These pieces of work should involve projects at the level of the individual and family, the class/school, and school/authority/policy work.
All fees quoted are for full-time unless otherwise stated.
| Scotland | £4,596 |
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| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £4,596 |
| International | £15,150 |
| Funding | Find any available funding opportunities on our scholarship search. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
| Additional costs | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information.
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Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
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| Dr Clare Daly |
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| Prof Jim Boyle |
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| Dr Fraser Lauchlan |
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Candidates will be required to submit a research proposal prior to study. We strongly advise that you contact the DEdPsy Programme Director at clare.daly@strath.ac.uk to discuss the research proposal prior to applying.
Normally, a Masters degree in Educational Psychology.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
Download our step-by-step guide on how to submit your application.
Director, Doctorate in Educational Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0)141 548 2581
Email: clare.daly@strath.ac.uk
