Prepare yourself for a professional career in educational psychology. Our doctorate focuses on the link between theory and practice. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. 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 will graduate with a scientist-practitioner mindset. You will learn through academic taught modules, professional fieldwork placements and a research project. Funded places are available for UK residents. You will have a University tutor as well as a placement supervisor. Both supervisors will be a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Regular, individual support will help you integrate the theoretical, professional and research components of the course. Our graduates are eligible to register as Practitioner Psychologists (Educational) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They'll then typically work as educational psychologists in local authorities and other educational psychology service providers. There are opportunities for progression to management or to specialist roles.