Study Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Ireland

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What will I learn?

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.3 years Full-time

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
€34,440.00 (US$ 36,909) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
€34,445.00 (US$ 36,915) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology Course is open to graduates who, prior to application, hold a first or second class honours (minimum 2.1) degree in Psychology or a qualification in Psychology that is deemed to be equivalent, and who meet the requirements for Graduate Basis for Registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent. An applicant cannot be considered for entry to the course unless the results of his or her Psychology degreediploma are confirmed and available. Applicants must also have at least two years of professional experience, excluding placement experience gained as part of acquiring professional qualifications. Periods of continuous professional experience of less than three months full-time employment will not be considered as counting towards these two years minimum requirement.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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