Education Studies - Psychology BA (Hons)

**Course details**<br/>Are you interested in why people think and learn in different ways? Would you like to know more about the workings of the mind and how that may impact a person’s potential to learn? <br/>The BA Education Studies – Psychology is an ideal qualification if you are fascinated by the psychological aspects of the learning process and want to keep your career options open. <br/>You will also be eligible to receive professional accreditation from the British Psychological Society.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>Develop your expertise and deepen your knowledge at one of the UK’s leading Schools of Education. <br/>Gain all the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to become a first-rate primary teacher or choose a multidisciplinary course that takes a broader look at the role of education in society.<br/>Our BA in Primary Education provides the tools and support you need to become an inspiring and outstanding teacher who will make a difference to the lives of pupils, both now and in the future.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**Top 100** in the QS World University Rankings 2026<br/>**21** subjects in the World Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2025)<br/>**5th** in the UK Complete University Guide 2026<br/>**5th** in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>**6th** in the Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>Our students graduate with a broad range of transferable skills which open the door to careers across a wide range of sectors in the education sector and beyond. <br/>Our BA in Primary Education offers the opportunity to gain Qualified Teacher Status with most graduates progressing directly into teaching.<br/>Graduates of the BA in Education Studies degrees move into a diverse range of roles including educational research, publishing, education administration, policy making and management as well as roles in the commercial or public sector.<br/>Some students choose further study, progressing to doctoral programmes, while others choose a Masters degree or a PGCE in primary or secondary education.