Designed for those taking the definitive next step toward professional practice, Dublin City University’s pioneering Doctor of Child and Educational Psychology course merges rigorous academic scholarship with applied training, supervised practice placements, and cutting-edge research. Step into a key leadership role at a pivotal time for psychological services, gaining the advanced expertise required to innovate, advocate, and transform outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Careers
Graduates are prepared to work in a range of career paths across educational, health, and community sectors supporting children, youth, and young adults, as well as roles in independent practice, research, and academia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Beyond Milestones: Ecological Child and Adolescent Developmental Pathways
- Systemic Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice
- Contemporary Issues in Education and Psychology
- Neuro-affirmative Frameworks in Psychological Assessment
- Digital Citizenship, Communication and Media Literacy
- Advanced Research Methods
- Advanced Analytical Methods
- Research Thesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 92 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 CEFR-aligned scale)
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- A Level 8 Honours Degree in Psychology, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of Upper Second Class Honours (2.1).
- If the primary degree (Level 8) is in another field, for example, a B.Ed. in Education or a BA in Sociology, applicants must have: A Level 8/9 Higher Diploma in Psychology (Conversion): A 1- or 2-year intensive programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees — Additional Details
- Programme tuition fees are paid for the three-year duration of the programme.
Living costs
Dublin, Ireland: 1,780–2,913 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
