DEdChPsy Educational and Child Psychology / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2024

How to apply

Advice to applicants

Applications are not made via The University of Manchester's online application system. Direct application to the University of Manchester is not possible as we do not offer any places outside of the public service-funded scheme.

Applicants should also be aware that only information provided in the Association of Educational Psychologists application form will be used for shortlisting. If applications are incomplete or unclear, it will not be possible for us to follow up with candidates.

We are also offering optional Zoom sessions on 11 October 2023 at which you will be able to ask tutors and current trainees further questions about the programme and the admission process. You can attend at either 12.30-1.30 pm or 6-7 pm. The Zoom room will open half an hour earlier to enable questions to be posted in Zoom chat. We will assume that you will have read the information on the website and viewed the video prior to coming to a Q&A as their purpose is for further clarification.

How your application is considered

Selection for the programme is based strictly upon the Trainee Psychologist Person Specification .

Interview requirements

Due to the high number of applications we will be operating a two stage selection process. Applicants who are successful after initial shortlisting will be invited to participate in an online written task on the 19 th January 2024. Those candidates who successfully meet the written task criteria will then be invited for interview. Interviews will take place on 7 th , 28 th February and 6 th March 2024. 

Overseas (non-UK) applicants

You must be eligible to work in England for the duration of the course and for at least two years afterwards.

You must also be a UK resident. If you're a non-UK applicant, you must be living in the UK at the time of application and be able to provide proof of residency.

If you intend to come to the UK to train, you're not eligible.