Educational Psychology - Research

The Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsych) is a three-year, full-time research and professional training programme in educational psychology which is fully accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.



The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology will prepare students to work as educational psychologists. It involves taught components, extensive professional placement experience and the conducting of research at doctoral level. The research will involve the completion of a 30,000 word thesis. The course is being offered full-time over three years. Some modules will be delivered online and there will also be online tutorial support. This course is being offered at Level 10 within the National Framework for Qualifications (NFQ) and will carry a total of 270 Credits. As a professional training course, application will be made to the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) for accreditation when it has commenced.



Integrating the three key elements of academic knowledge, research ability and professional practice, the programme provides trainees with the theoretical framework and the practical experience necessary to work as professional psychologists within a variety of contexts, including educational and multidisciplinary healthcare settings, to critique relevant research and to conduct research at doctoral level.



International Study Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology will be qualified to work as a staff grade psychologist within a wide range of educational and healthcare care settings, to work with and support children and young adults, independently or as part of interagency and multidisciplinary teams. The qualification is also recognized internationally.

Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:



Year One Modules



EDUC42710 Educational Psychology Practice 2 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30

EDUC40950 Child and Adolescent Development Autumn 10

EDUC42680 Psychological Theories & Interventions Spring 10

EDUC42700 Educational Psychology Practice I Year-long (12 months) 20

EDUC44170 Research Methods (Ed Psych) Year-long (12 months) 20



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:



Year Two Modules



EDUC42730 Educational Psychology Practice 4 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30

EDUC42720 Educational Psychology Practice 3 Autumn 20

EDUC44180 Research Methods 2 (Ed Psych) Year-long (12 months) 20



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 1 of:



Year Three Modules

EDUC42740 Educational Psychology Practice 5 Year-long (12 months) 30

3 years, Full-time, On Campus.

W334 Educational Psychology Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research