This course is available through the following application route(s)
The Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsych) is a three-year, full-time research and professional training programme in educational psychology which is fully accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology will prepare students to work as educational psychologists. It involves taught components, extensive professional placement experience and the conducting of research at doctoral level. The research will involve the completion of a 30,000 word thesis. The course is being offered full-time over three years. Some modules will be delivered online and there will also be online tutorial support. This course is being offered at Level 10 within the National Framework for Qualifications (NFQ) and will carry a total of 270 Credits. As a professional training course, application will be made to the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) for accreditation when it has commenced.
Integrating the three key elements of academic knowledge, research ability and professional practice, the programme provides trainees with the theoretical framework and the practical experience necessary to work as professional psychologists within a variety of contexts, including educational and multidisciplinary healthcare settings, to critique relevant research and to conduct research at doctoral level.
Graduates of the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology will be qualified to work as a staff grade psychologist within a wide range of educational and healthcare care settings, to work with and support children and young adults, independently or as part of interagency and multidisciplinary teams. The qualification is also recognized internationally.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Year One Modules |
EDUC42710 | Educational Psychology Practice 2 | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Year One Modules |
EDUC40950 | Child and Adolescent Development | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Year One Modules |
EDUC42680 | Psychological Theories & Interventions | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Year One Modules |
EDUC42700 | Educational Psychology Practice I | Year-long (12 months) | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Year One Modules |
EDUC44170 | Research Methods (Ed Psych) | Year-long (12 months) | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: Year Two Modules |
EDUC42730 | Educational Psychology Practice 4 | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: Year Two Modules |
EDUC42720 | Educational Psychology Practice 3 | Autumn | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: Year Two Modules |
EDUC44180 | Research Methods 2 (Ed Psych) | Year-long (12 months) | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 1 of: Year Three Modules |
EDUC42740 | Educational Psychology Practice 5 | Year-long (12 months) | 30 |
The Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsych) is a three-year, full-time research and professional training programme in educational psychology which is fully accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Educational Psychology:
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | W334 Educational Psychology Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research Closed |