MA Educational and Child Psychology

The Educational and Child Psychology Doctorate at the University of Sheffield is a three-year, full-time course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and understanding to become proficient psychologists working within educational and children's services. This course is particularly suited to those who seek a career in educational or child psychology and who wish to research and develop expertise in this field.Course Content: The course combines psychological theory with the experience of working with children, young people, and families to promote social inclusion, success, and well-being for those individuals who experience educational, social, and emotional difficulties. Students will undertake the course in two distinctive phases. Phase 1 is an intense teaching year which includes modules focused on children and young people within educational and socio-cultural contexts. Phase 2 involves two years of professional training, focusing on developing competency-based practical skills.Key Modules: Core modules include the 'Socio-cultural contexts for learning,' 'Psychological assessment in educational and child settings,' 'Interventions in educational and child psychology,' and 'Inclusion and disability: educational psychology practice in diverse contexts'.Accreditations: This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as meeting the standards of education and training required for independent chartered status. It is also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is a qualification that makes you eligible to apply for registration as a practitioner psychologist.Future Careers: With a highly competitive entrance requirement, the program ensures that students are professionally trained and able to advance in their respective fields. Graduates commonly work in settings such as local government, social work teams, health departments, child and adolescent mental health services, and private consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.