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Education with Psychology BA(Hons
Your course 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.
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.
Course info
Course length:
3yrs full-time
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
Your course If you’re already in a learning support role within a school, college or other educational setting, this course will enhance your knowledge and skills in this specialist area. We’ll support you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to eff ectively support the process of teaching and learning in a variety of contexts.
To undertake this course you’ll need to be already working in a learning support role – this could be in a voluntary capacity. To ensure fl exibility and access for those working within school and other childcare settings during the week, teaching on this course typically takes place on Saturdays. Your work will help you to contextualise the academic content of the course, including your major study, and therefore provides an important aspect of the programme.
Example modules • Theories and Strategies for Learning • Advanced Professional Practice • Safeguarding Children and Young People • Supporting Individual Learners
Your future
Successful completion of the course allows you to consider more senior learning support roles or further study, including teacher training programmes or other Master’s programmes.
Course info
Course length:
4yrs part-time
Entry requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Additional criteria:
You will currently be employed or volunteer in a learning support role. You will have the support of your employer.
“Through the supportive network of tutors, the course allowed me to progress academically and I was able to build upon my acquired knowledge and implement this within my PGCE course. I went on to complete a School Direct PGCE with QTS as a salaried student. I was able to achieve this within my existing school.”
