Psychology Graduates

So you want to be an EP? These are some of the things our EP's like about their jobs:

"...the variety and challenge of finding ways to use psychology effectively with a wide range of people in different learning contexts, and the collaboration and support I get for this from colleagues in the EPS... "

"...working with a range of other professionals, parents and learners to bring about positive change..."

"...every day being different and challenging!"

What do I need to become an EP?

An undergraduate Honours Degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification whichisrecognised by the British Psychogical Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration is required.  A list of such accredited courses can be found on the BPS website.

Approximately 2 years of relevant experience is necessary to gain a place on a post-graduate Educational Psychology training course.  This experience must be related to children, young people and their families, though not necessarily in teaching.  Whatever kind of work has been done, courses are interested in what applicants have learnt from their experiences that is relevant to the role of an educational psychologist and, how they have been able to apply the knowledge of psychology gained through their undergraduate degree. 

A postgraduate MSc in Educational Psychology is offered by Dundee University and Strathclyde University in Scotland.  Each course runs for two years starting on alternate years.
The responsibilities may include:

• Assisting Educational Psychologists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of group interventions in schools and nurseries
• Supporting the work of Educational Psychologists in project work, research and supporting professional development
• Carrying out service evaluation for the Educational Psychology Service according to need, using a range of research tools
• Developing an awareness and knowledge of the Educational Psychology Service and related agencies in preparation for an application to the MSc in Educational Psychology

Assistant Educational Psychologists

If you are committed to a career in Educational Psychology it is worth pursuing a role as an Assistant Educational Psychologist.

Please feel free to download this Powerpoint

'Being an Assistant Educational Psychologist' (ppt 314kb)

or watch this video to find out more!

• Download a copy of the video on the role of an educational psychologist (wmv, 10 Mb)

Assistant Educational Psychologists have opportunities to experience the full range of activities undertaken by Educational Psychologists through shadowing. They have access to the complete CPD programme and receive supervision from a chartered educational psychologist.

Assistant Educational Psychologist posts are advertised in local newspapers and the Aberdeenshire Council's job vacancies section.