Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduatePsychology

About This Programme

Psychology with education, combining the core psychology curriculum with learning, development and educational practice.

What You'll Study

Year 1

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Education (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Psychological Science: From Individuals to Society (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Psychological Science: From Biology to Individual Variation (30 Credits) – Compulsory
The Psychologist’s Toolkit: Essentials of Research Design and Analysis (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Year 2

Education for Social Justice (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Brain, Body and Mind (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Social and Development Psychology (30 Credits) – Compulsory
The Psychologist’s Toolkit: Advanced Quantitative Techniques (15 Credits) – Compulsory
The Psychologist’s Toolkit: Advanced Qualitative Techniques (15 Credits) – Compulsory

Year 3

Psychology in Education (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Psychological Dissertation (30 Credits) – Compulsory
Special Education Needs, Disability and Inclusion (30 Credits) – Optional
Social and Emotional Aspects of Teaching and Learning (30 Credits) – Optional
Coaching Psychology (30 Credits) – Optional
Occupational Psychology: Work-life balance and Workplace Stress (30 Credits) – Optional
Psychology in Practice (30 Credits) – Optional
Evolutionary Approaches to Behaviour (30 Credits) – Optional
Key Issues in the Psychology of Elite Sport Performance (30 Credits) – Optional
Visual Psychology: Arts, film and photography in of Psychology (30 Credits) – Optional
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ON YOUR BSC HONOURS PSYCHOLOGY WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Why study BSc Honours Psychology with Education
Critically evaluate key concepts and theories
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Entry Requirements

English: IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band); TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading); Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)

Careers

Equipped with a wide range of academic, practical, counselling and research skills, graduates may take up roles working with children or adults in supporting learning contexts, or continue their studies to specialise in specific areas of interest within Psychology or the Social Sciences. Students who have studied Psychology can seek British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation and are then eligible to take a conversion diploma in the United Kingdom after graduation. Postgraduate study and training is essential for those wishing to pursue the Chartered Psychology careers including: counselling; clinical; organisational; educational and forensic psychology. Further study in another subject area would enable graduates to qualify for a range of careers in early childhood areas. Our Careers and Employability Service will offer students a range of support throughout their studies and this continues after graduation.