Can you be an educational psychologist without a PHD?
Complete a doctoral training programme
To qualify for a position as an educational psychologist, candidates need to earn a doctorate.
How long does it take to train as an educational psychologist?
Our three year, full-time doctoral programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the professional training of educational psychologists.
Can you become an educational psychologist with a teaching degree?
It used to be possible to make the leap from teaching to educational psychology quite quickly, which explains why many EPs are former teachers. These days it's a longer transition. You generally need a first degree in psychology, after which you have to complete a three-year doctorate programme.
How can an educational psychologist help my child?
How do educational psychologists assess a child?
- talking to the child's current or previous teachers.
- talking to the child's parents.
- analysing the child's school work and approach to learning.
- observing the child in the classroom.
- considering the child's emotional and social development and behaviour.