Education with Psychology BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
If you’re interested in how theories from psychology can be applied to a wide range of educational contexts, then this course could be for you. You’ll consider the big questions in education today, such as how social development and emotional well-being impact educational progress and achievement. Or how government policies affect young people’s education. You’ll look at education from a variety of perspectives, including psychology, sociology, politics, economics and culture.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
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. You’ll be encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work experience to contextualise your learning in the summer term of your first or second year.
Example modules • Psychology of Education • Issues in Contemporary Education
• Developmental Psychology • 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. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training courses.
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Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 Additional criteria: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with children and families. Interview as required
