Key information
- Duration: Full-time (36 months; 3 years full time, maximum period allowed: 4 years)
Overview
The Educational Psychology programme from University of Bristol serves as the entry qualification for professional practice and employment in educational psychology.
The programme's academic and research goals are:
- To create an advanced level of knowledge in the areas of child development, educational psychology, special educational needs, assessment and intervention, childhood diversity, family dynamics and educational systems. Assessment is by written assignments.
- To provide instruction in research methodology to doctoral level (you will be required to complete a dissertation).
Career opportunities
The DEdPsy programme leads to a professional qualification in educational psychology, so graduates can register as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Educational psychologists are employed across a wide range of fields, including local authorities, social enterprise organisations, private practice, schools and academies, and the health service.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 103
- PTE Academic: 78
- IELTS: 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- An upper second-class honours degree in psychology (or equivalent qualification) that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
- Relevant experience of working with children or young people (aged 0-25). Applicants with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience may be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Visit the programme website for tuition fee details.
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,429-2,400 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Educational Psychology.
- British Council scholarships for Women (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- GREAT Scholarships (13000 GBP, deadline 10 Apr 2027)
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries (2500 GBP, deadline not specified)
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries (500 GBP, deadline 31 Jul 2027)
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships (21805 GBP, deadline not specified)
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- Alumni discount (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- Sanctuary Scholarship (Various benefits, deadline 09 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (Various benefits, deadline 06 Oct 2026)
- Chevening Scholarships (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders (500 GBP, deadline 15 Sep 2026)
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund (1450 GBP, deadline not specified)
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship (1552 GBP, deadline not specified)
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (58 GBP, deadline not specified)
- Graduation gown discount (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- Think Big Scholarships for international students (Various benefits, deadline 07 Oct 2026)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Various benefits, deadline 15 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (3500 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline not specified)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Various benefits, deadline not specified)
- Scholarships for PhD Students (19000 GBP, deadline not specified)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Various benefits, deadline 28 Feb 2027)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026)
- Women Scholarship for International Students (5000 USD, deadline 28 Aug 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (10000 USD, deadline 01 Sep 2026)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (1000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (3000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (22500 GBP, deadline not specified)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (1500 USD, deadline not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (12000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027)
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