Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

**Course information
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 (with Foundation Year option) 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 including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice



• 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



• 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



• 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



• Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.