Educational Child and Community Psychology

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Exeter

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Educational Child and Community Psychology

About

A programme of advanced professional training in educational psychology, recognised and accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council

Taught in an internationally recognised centre for educational research

As a trainee you will be placed with Educational Psychological Services and other placement providers for supervised practical experience

If you are UK resident you may be eligible to apply for a funded place

Course emphasis that psychology should be concerned with developing the capacity for humanity in ourselves and in others

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Essential

At least a 2:2 honours degree in psychology that grants you the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society
Normally one year's experience of working with children or young people (0 – 19 years)
IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent where appropriate
Clean driving licence or access to a car and driver or a willingness to travel large distances in rural settings on public transport
Enhanced level DBS check (or equivalent for non-UK applicants)

Desirable

A critical understanding of current educational policy and practice
An understanding of the educational and psychological issues in promoting social inclusion
An ability to join with others to form an effective group
An awareness and understanding of the effect one might have on others in a range of interactions
Evidence of applying psychological knowledge in a range of settings including educational settings
A lively and current knowledge of psychological theory and its generation
An understanding of the role of educational psychologists and of a stance that is ethical and underpins the role
A practical understanding of how psychology may be used to promote equality
Evidence of an ability to reflect on practice
An awareness, understanding and appreciation of the issues involved in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and an ability to apply policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Adaptability and flexibility in response to change with the potential for personal and professional growth
An awareness of one's own health and how variations in health may have an impact on one's ability to practice safely and competently

Application

This course is part of the Educational Psychology Funded Training scheme which provides funding in partnership with employers for the training of educational psychologists. The Exeter course does not accept self-funded applications.

Your application for this course should be made via the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP), not directly to the University of Exeter, although we will be happy to answer any queries.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented on the programme, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic students; male students; care-leavers, and mature students.

Application for 2025 entry will open around mid-September 2024. Please sign up on the AEP website or contact EPFT@aep.org.uk if you wish to be notified when it opens.

When making your application, the programme code for this course is A760.

Please see the course website and the AEP website for further information about the application process.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

The MA in International Development enables you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a future career within international development, including within governmental and non-governmental organisations, humanitarian organisations or doner organisations.

Graduates could also go on to work in a range of other careers, such as journalism; local, national or international government service; policy analysis and advocacy. You may also go on to postgraduate study in a range of social science disciplines (including Politics, Development Studies).

Employer valued skills

Apart from specialist knowledge and skills relating to a range of careers in international development, you will also develop transferrable skills that are highly desirable in a range of careers. These include:

High-level research and writing skills
Analysis, evaluation and presentation skills
Excellent communication skills and experience, both written and oral
Ability to engage critically with complex ideas and arguments
Independent work skills of time-planning and motivation

Careers support

Our careers advisory service provides expert guidance to all students to enable them to plan their futures through psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation.