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Want a career where you help to make a difference to children’s lives? Our Psychology and Child Development degree is an ideal springboard for working with young people in education, clinical psychology settings or the caring professions.
Discover how psychology shapes who we are and what influences the way children behave and mature. From how pupils learn to read most effectively through to how neurodivergent children experience the world, you’ll explore the answers to key questions.
With a focus on applying your knowledge to real life scenarios, and using an evid...
Want a career where you help to make a difference to children’s lives? Our Psychology and Child Development degree is an ideal springboard for working with young people in education, clinical psychology settings or the caring professions.<br/><br/>Discover how psychology shapes who we are and what influences the way children behave and mature. From how pupils learn to read most effectively through to how neurodivergent children experience the world, you’ll explore the answers to key questions.<br/><br/>With a focus on applying your knowledge to real life scenarios, and using an evidence-informed approach, you’ll become an expert in understanding children and their wellbeing.<br/><br/>You can also choose to undertake a placement year, where you will gain invaluable experience for future employment.<br/><br/>The breadth of the course means you keep your options open at the same time as developing a specialist area of interest. This will help guide your final year project, where you will delve into a research question. Module options also include completing a research assistantship, where you could work on live research with our academic experts.<br/><br/>You’ll have access to our fantastic Science Centre facilities, including cognitive research cubicles, psychophysiology equipment and simulation machines.<br/><br/>And in our children’s lab, discover the work we do with volunteer families on research projects. These resources are also taken out into the community. Topics have included exploring the impact of TV screen time on children’s behaviour, assessing creativity, and the role of psychology in preventing young children from suffering dog bites.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Psychology and Child Development
Explore new-fashioned thinking and new ways of working at University of Staffordshire.
Ranked a top 5 UK university for first generation students (Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025), University of Staffordshire is proud to offer exciting opportunities for all, no matter what your background.
Think life-long careers support, help powering start-ups and the big ideas of the future, the chance to gain the skills valued by employers, and over 70 clubs and societies to get involved in!
All undergraduate degrees are designed for the industries of tomorrow,...
Explore new-fashioned thinking and new ways of working at University of Staffordshire. <br/><br/>Ranked a top 5 UK university for first generation students (Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025), University of Staffordshire is proud to offer exciting opportunities for all, no matter what your background.<br/><br/>Think life-long careers support, help powering start-ups and the big ideas of the future, the chance to gain the skills valued by employers, and over 70 clubs and societies to get involved in! <br/><br/>All undergraduate degrees are designed for the industries of tomorrow, and teaching is provided by academics with real-world expertise. You can travel from the crime scene to the courtroom in simulation spaces. And bring topics to life with AI and VR-powered technology. <br/><br/>Click Call University to secure your place at University of Staffordshire today.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C804
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
120
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points
DMM
DMM
Pass (C and above)
Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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