
Psychology in Education
Course Overview - Psychology in Education
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.
Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at BU?
• 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
• Develop key transferable skills includ...
<strong>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.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at BU?</strong><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/><br/>• Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice<br/><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/><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/><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/><br/>• Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
C812
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
128
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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