Psychology in Education

Dive into the study of social and human behaviour in education. You’ll apply psychological approaches to deepen your understanding and shape your learning.

Discover how psychology shapes the student experience and transforms educational spaces for all young people, including those with SEND. This psychology in education degree equips you with the insights, skills, and real-world experience to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.

As part of this course, you'll:


• Explore the intersection of education and psychology while building essential skills for working with children and young people in a variety of settings



• Gain hands-on work experience through professional placements linked to real-world career opportunities



• Examine the challenges facing children and young people today and learn how to address them effectively



• Adapt learning to individual needs, helping students overcome barriers and reach their potential



• Master skills and techniques that enhance your effectiveness in educational settings



• Engage with ethical debates surrounding educational research and practice



• Shape the future of education by using psychology as a driver for positive change



Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and completion will not lead to chartered Educational Psychologist status.

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Expanding your knowledge
This course will enable you to develop graduate expertise in a variety of areas. You'll be able to identify barriers to learning and develop inclusive teaching practices and strategies to help individuals, including those with SEND, thrive in an educational setting. You'll gain specific knowledge of conditions such as autism, and have a critical understanding of the local, national, and international contexts of education.

In the second and final year of your degree, you'll choose optional modules from four key themes:


• Psychology and inclusion



• Early years



• Children and society



• Teaching and education



This enables you to tailor your learning around topics that interest you most.

Hands-on learning
You’ll have the opportunity to gain 270 hours of work experience throughout your degree. Our strong partnerships with local primary and secondary schools, as well as SEND and alternative provision settings, give you the chance to apply your learning to real-world settings.

Study support
You'll join a supportive academic community, learning from experts in research and professional practice. You’ll also benefit from a variety of guest speakers, who will share their experience and bring real-world insights into current educational issues. Previous sessions have covered topics such as educational psychology, mental health, social work, employability, and enterprise activity. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to gain additional professional development qualifications and certificates, including, first aid, child protection, forest school and Makaton.

Your learning environment
Specialist facilities and learning spaces – including our observation room – enhance and inspire your academic and practical development. Designed with real-world application in mind, course content and assessments help build strong, practical, problem-solving skills that are valuable in professional settings.

Why study the BA (Hons) Psychology in Education course at Leeds Beckett University?
• Student centred approaches to learning with personalised support



• Teaching that models inclusive practice



• Strong and meaningful partnerships with local SEND and alternative provision schools and community organisations



• A contemporary and relevant curriculum that helps you develop a skillset, preparing you for life after graduation



• A professionally experienced, research-active expert teaching team

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).