DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology

at University of Exeter

Essential

• At least a 2:2 honours degree in psychology that grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
• Normally one year's experience of working with children or young people (0 – 19 years)
• IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent where appropriate
• Clean driving licence or access to a car and driver or a willingness to travel large distances in rural settings on public transport
• Enhanced level DBS check (or equivalent for non-UK applicants)
   

Desirable

• A critical understanding of current educational policy and practice
• An understanding of the educational and psychological issues in promoting social inclusion
• An ability to join with others to form an effective group
• An awareness and understanding of the effect one might have on others in a range of interactions
• Evidence of applying psychological knowledge in a range of settings including educational settings
• A lively and current knowledge of psychological theory and its generation
• An understanding of the role of educational psychologists and of a stance that is ethical and underpins the role
• A practical understanding of how psychology may be used to promote equality
• Evidence of an ability to reflect on practice
• An awareness, understanding and appreciation of the issues involved in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and an ability to apply policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to change with the potential for personal and professional growth
• An awareness of one's own health and how variations in health may have an impact on one's ability to practice safely and competently
   

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

The fees for DEdPsych Educational Child and Community Psychology may vary from £9,000 to £20,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.