Educational & Child Psychology

This course will equip applicants with the necessary competencies to work in a range of autonomous and collaborative professional roles that are performed by educational psychologists (EPs) in a variety of contexts and with a range of client groups.

1. Academic Qualification Applicants will have a minimum upper second class honours (2.1) degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification in psychology (e.g. HDip Psychology Conversion), recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent, as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership. AND 2. Experiential Component An equivalent of two year's relevant full-time experience working in the field of education, psychology or healthcare settings (Psychological Society of Ireland, 2022). 3. Interview Short-listing of applicants for interview normally occurs. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of requirements 1 and 2 above. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. The selection panel will include members of the DECPsy team and where feasible, external stakeholder representatives. In judging applicants’ suitability, account will be taken of academic qualifications, professional and research experience, interpersonal skills and communication skills in addition to the quality of references provided. The selection panel will pay particular attention to the personal suitability of applicants to work with clients of all ages and with clients from diverse social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. (PSI, 2022, p.17). 4. Garda Vetting Successful applicants will be Garda vetted prior to final acceptance on to the course. For English Language Requirements go to: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements