“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
This is a two-year full-time programme commencing in mid-September, in even numbered years, and terminating at the end of August two years later.
The programme begins with a university based 5 week block induction period followed by a block placement of 3 weeks. Thereafter, the normal pattern of attendance is placement on Mondays and Tuesdays; university-based teaching on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and Fridays for independent study and collaborative work. There are additional periods of block placement and independent study weeks.
The current funding system is under review by the Scottish Government. Candidates are advised that funding may not be available and that they may need to self-fund. They should contact the programme director or programme administrator for up-to-date information.
With regard to academic qualifications, applicants must hold a 1st or 2.1 honours degree in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
If you do not have the Graduate Basis for Chartership you would have to approach the BPS for a statement of equivalence. A Statement of Equivalence is given in those cases where another curriculum is judged by the BPS to have set similar academic standards and to have covered similar material.
You will have 2 main placements over the duration of the programme. We endeavour, where possible, to place trainees in an area of Scotland which is convenient to their home location.
No. The programme is full-time over 2 years and it is not possible to undertake the programme on a part-time basis.
Yes. You must have a minimum of two years' full-time work experience (or equivalent based on cumulative part-time experience) with children, young people and/or their families on entry to the programme. Examples of relevant experience would include work as a teacher in schools or further education, teaching assistant, social work assistant, residential child care officer, community education worker, youth club worker, literacy tutor, assistant psychologist (clinical or educational), research assistant, and careers adviser. Relevant paid and voluntary, part-time and full-time work can be taken into account.
You should provide the names and contact details of at least two referees. At least one of the referees should be work-related. Another referee should be academic-related (if you have had links with academia within 5 years of the date of application). In addition, you should attach copies of references on headed paper to your UKPASS application.
The closing date for applications is the January of the year of entry to the programme (specific date will vary each year). This is done using an on-line system managed by UKPASS (http://www.ukpass.ac.uk/). We would strongly advise you to read relevant webpages in this website before starting to complete the application form on-line. In Stage 1 of the selection process, all applications are screened by programme staff and two Association of Scottish Principal Educational Psychologists (ASPEP) representatives using agreed criteria. Applicants are informed whether or not they have been successful in reaching stage 2 of the selection process.
You should use this as an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the work of an educational psychologist. You should reflect on your prior experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities and demonstrate the relevance of these to being a trainee educational psychologist.
This is a standard question included in the UKPASS application form. Details of this can be found on the webpage: http://www.ukpass.ac.uk/students/howtoapply/using/personalstate
It gives you a chance to provide a concise account of your personal qualities and attributes in life.
All successful applicants are required to be registered on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. This was introduced by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. This process replaces the "Enhanced Disclosure" check. If you are accepted onto the programme, we will apply to the PVG Scheme on your behalf. Further information on the PVG scheme can be found on the Scottish Government website via the following weblink: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/pvglegislation and on the Disclosure Scotland website via the following weblink: http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg/pvg_index.html.
This is an offer which is made by the university if you have satisfied the criteria and can be accepted onto the programme. This and other common terms can be found on the webpage: http://www.ukpass.ac.uk/students/termsexplained/.
All applicants are provided with a University of Dundee e-mail account as personal e-mail accounts are not always sufficiently stable. Applicants receive emails to both their personal and university e-mail accounts.
Applicants attend the university for a full day and take part in 4 selection activities. These include 2 interviews, a group activity and a presentation. Normally 16 applicants attend each day.
We receive between 130 and 160 applications each year, and 64 of these are invited to attend stage 2 of the process.
For Stage 2 of the selection process, you should think about the nature of the role of the educational psychologist and the associated knowledge, skills and qualities which you would expect. You should consider how you might find out more about educational psychology. Reflect on what you may bring to that role and what you would like to develop over the 2 years of the programme. The various activities have been designed to assess your understanding of the work of an educational psychologist and to assess whether you have the pre-requisite skills and qualities to engage in a demanding programme of study. This will include personal qualities and skills such as the ability to work independently; communicate using a variety of media; collaborate with others; and plan and organise study and work-related activities.
Since the inception of the programme, the majority of graduates have progressed to employment in local authority psychological services in Scotland, the first year of which involves full time (or equivalent) supervised practice leading to the Qualification in Educational Psychology (QEP) which is accredited by the BPS.
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