In our exciting BSc Hons in Psychology and Child Development you will learn about how psychology shapes who we are and how children behave and mature. To build a deep understanding of the human mind you’ll study social psychology, individual differences, biological psychology, research methods and cognitive psychology. The course is perfect if you are interested in working with children, young people, or those that work with these groups, as alongside the core psychology modules, you will study a series of specialist child development modules. In these you will learn about typical a...
In our exciting BSc Hons in Psychology and Child Development you will learn about how psychology shapes who we are and how children behave and mature. To build a deep understanding of the human mind you’ll study social psychology, individual differences, biological psychology, research methods and cognitive psychology. The course is perfect if you are interested in working with children, young people, or those that work with these groups, as alongside the core psychology modules, you will study a series of specialist child development modules. In these you will learn about typical and atypical development, mental wellbeing and education interventions.<br/><br/>You will be taught by an expert teaching team which includes senior academics carrying out world-leading research as well as professional practitioners with industry experience. You will gain an appreciation of the complexity of child development and will develop skills relevant to applying your specialist knowledge to the real world. This will include working with case studies and developing skills in sharing your expert knowledge through advisory briefs, blog posts and podcasts. <br/><br/>As you go through your degree you will also undertake option modules that allow you to personalise your learning journey and give you the freedom to focus on what interests you. We will prepare you for the world of work, with dedicated modules at every year of study that are focused on your personal development, career and life planning. We have recently refreshed and improved our courses and as a result of this we are currently awaiting British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation of our new courses being delivered from September 2022.<br/><br/>The placement year take place between levels 5 and 6 of our undergraduate degrees and last for a period of 9 months, typically from September to June. Placement year students have previously worked in variety of settings and in various roles including, including as an Assistant Children’s Advocate for ‘Change Grow Live’, a Psychology Support Worker for Midlands Psychology and as wellbeing practitioners in local primary and middle schools. While some students carry out their placement in a setting close to the University, students do have the flexibility to look for placement opportunities further afield, including international opportunities, if appropriate.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Provider Details
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Course Code
C804
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelUCAS Tariff112 120 We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice Scottish HigherAchieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required. Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM T LevelPass (C and above) Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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