Education with Psychology BA(Hons)

BA(Hons)

Your course

If you’re interested in the big questions in education today, such as how social development and emotional wellbeing affect educational progress, then this course could be for you. You’ll consider how theories from psychology can be applied to a wide range of educational contexts. You’ll explore how government policies affect young people’s education. We’ll also help you look at education from a variety of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, politics, economics and culture. You’ll be taught alongside students on other courses in education and social sciences, allowing for an enriched learning experience in both subject areas. The course structure enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, giving you the opportunity to develop your particular interests. There’s an optional work placement module in the second year, allowing you to contextualise your learning and support your future career progression.

Example modules

• Psychology of Education • Issues in Contemporary Education • Advanced Theories of Counselling • Supporting Learning in Young Children

Your future

You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of roles in education, learner support, counselling and mentoring, educational psychology and more. Graduates may consider progressing on to postgraduate study through our Education Master’s suite, or a Psychology Master’s degree.

This course is a recognised progression route on to primary and lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training courses.

Course info

Course length:

3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

BBC/DMM/112

Additional criteria:

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above.

This course offers an exciting opportunity to experience two disciplines for the first two years of your degree before deciding on either an Education or Psychology path for your final year according to your career aspirations.

Dr Jo Bishop, Course Leader