- Degree awarded
- DEdChPsychol
- Duration
- 3 years
- Entry requirements
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You must have one of the following, which confers eligibility for GBCM:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1);
- Conversion course (minimum Merit);
- Psychology-based Master's degree (minimum Merit).
- Number of places/applicants
24 places
- How to apply
- Sustainable Development Goals
Find out how this programme aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
- Goal 4: Quality education
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEdChPsy | Y | N | N | N |
Programme overview
- Undertake an HCPC-approved doctoral programme of professional training as an educational psychologist.
- Gain training in several therapeutic approaches.
Open days
Our programme information events will be held by Teams on: 8th October 2025 and potential applicants are welcome to attend Q&A sessions at:
12.00 pm - 1.00.pm Join Teams meeting
or
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Join Teams meeting
Fees
To be announced.
Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).
Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Funding for fees is provided by the Department for Education (DfE), throughout all three years of the programme.
The DfE also provides a bursary in year one.
For years two and three, trainees can opt into the bursary allocation system, which provides all funded bursary placements.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our programmes address.
Goal 4: Quality education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- Christopher Kitchen
- Telephone
- 0161 275 1200 OPTION 5
- HUMS.DECP@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty
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See: The School .
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