Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Why study for a Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology at Dundee?

The Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology is aimed at applicants who are interested in reflecting on different elements of their professional career whilst contributing to the development of evidence, practice and policy in their professional field. Whilst the Professional Doctorate does not certify competence to practice, it does provide candidates with an opportunity to enhance their own and others' knowledge and application.

The aims of the programme are:

• to critically appraise the current evidential basis of professional theory, policy and practice;
• to develop relevant advanced specialist research, development & dissemination skills;
• to make a valuable and original contribution to knowledge, methodology, practice and policy;
  • which meets accepted standards of rigour and excellence, and is
  • widely disseminated.

The programme is aimed at practitioners in education, psychology and educational psychology.

"Studying on this programme has deepened my understanding of research methodology and skills. It has enabled me to apply this knowledge to a professional and local authority issue. The resulting research has developed my professional skills and knowledge and has been of direct benefit to the local authority I work for. I have had fantastic support from the university and my supervisors throughout."

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