Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; Apply before Dec 2026
Overview
Graduates in the Educational Psychology - Applied Developmental Science program from University of Virginia find careers in the educational sciences in academic, policy, and research organizations.
Features
- Recent alumni hold positions as faculty in psychology and education departments, while others are educational researchers in research organizations and university research centers.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- EP-ADS doctoral students attend classes, work on mentored research, collaborate with their research team and support the learning of undergraduates.
- EP-ADS students and faculty engage in intensive dialogue about ideas at the School of Education and Human Development and across UVA. Workshops and lectures given by outside speakers complement students' training experiences.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements:
- A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission. The faculty is especially interested in considering applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.
- Contacting Faculty: Identification of a core faculty member with interests similar to yours is strongly recommended. It is highly encouraged that you find and read articles describing recent research conducted by one or more faculty members and directly contact them to discuss your research interests. Please contact faculty via email (see contact information at the bottom of this page) to set up a time to talk either over the phone or in person.
- Please also submit a resume and writing sample. When submitting a statement of professional goals, identify your specific interests in applied developmental science, your rationale for applying to this program, your long term goals, and the faculty under whom you wish to train.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 48,169 AUD / year (≈ 34,302 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 48,169 AUD / year (≈ 34,302 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 28,759 AUD / year (≈ 20,480 USD / year)
Living costs
Charlottesville, United States: 1,390-2,247 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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