Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

**Course information<br/>Through teaching that’s inspired by research and professional practice expertise, you’ll cover a range of psychological subjects designed to build knowledge and understanding of how to apply theory and research with an educational psychology focus.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about all areas of Psychology with an Educational Psychology focus<br/><br/><br/>- Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to take an optional summer 4-week or year-long 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and develop a network of professional contacts<br/><br/><br/>- Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme – a number of our students have published work with members of the staff in the Department of Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from the Psychology Department’s collaborations with the educational system, the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, industrial partners and local communities and charitable trusts<br/><br/><br/>- Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.<br/>