These are the most common questions we get asked about the entry requirements for educational psychology training.
- I would like to pursue a career in educational psychology. Which undergraduate degree would best enable me to do so?
- What is Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and how do I get it?
- My undergraduate degree is accredited by the BPS but my masters is not, am I still eligible for GBC?
- Do I have to apply within a certain time period after graduating from my first degree? (e.g. within two years of graduating)?
- I already have a degree and a masters but neither are in psychology. Do I still need to be eligible for GBC?
- Is the conversion course considered to be a weaker route to receiving GBC status than completing a degree in Psychology?
- I already have a PhD in child studies or child psychology - are there any fast track routes?
- I am currently in the third year of my psychology degree, can I apply?
- I would like to pursue a career in educational psychology. Which undergraduate degree would best enable me to do so?
Any degree that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to grant eligibility for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC). For a full list of accredited courses, please visit the BPS website.
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- What is Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and how do I get it?
As the doctorate programme is an applied psychology course, it is necessary for all applicants to be eligible for graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) at the time that they apply. The BPS website contains more details about eligibility.
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- My undergraduate degree is accredited by the BPS but my masters is not, am I still eligible for GBC?
Yes. The only requirement is that applicants are eligible for GBC with the British Psychological Society.
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- Do I have to apply within a certain time period after graduating from my first degree? (e.g. within two years of graduating)?
There is no time limit between graduation and applying to train as an educational psychologist.
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- I already have a degree and a masters but neither are in psychology. Do I still need to be eligible for GBC?
Yes. You will need to complete a conversion course or take an exam to be eligible for GBC.
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- Is the conversion course considered to be a weaker route to receiving GBC status than completing a degree in Psychology?
No. The only requirement is that applicants are eligible for GBC.
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- I already have a PhD in child studies or child psychology - are there any fast track routes?
No. Currently the three year programme is the only entry route to becoming an educational psychologist. Many applicants have years of experience and have completed further education to PhD level.
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- I am currently in the third year of my psychology degree, can I apply?
No. As there are no conditional offers made, you cannot apply until you have completed your degree.
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Contact details
Educational psychology
Email: edpsychs.TA@education.gsi.gov.uk
Website: http://www.education.gov.uk/help/contactus/ta
