Psychology with Education Bachelor of Science - BSc

OVERVIEW\
Understanding how we learn is key to shaping future generations. Our Psychology with Education BSc (Hons) degree explores the science behind learning, behaviour and development, giving you the knowledge and skills to support students, educators and learning environments. Whether you aspire to work in teaching, learning support or educational psychology, the course provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career.

You will explore core psychological perspectives to understand the human mind and behaviour, while developing reflective skills and considering how psychology can be applied to contemporary challenges. You will also develop practical research and experimental skills in our state-of-the-art psychology lab.

Our practitioner academics and regional partners will help prepare you for a range of careers or further study on one of our applied postgraduate courses. Practical work-based learning and additional mental health training will give you opportunities to apply your knowledge and develop professional skills.

Throughout the course, you will consider questions such as how individual differences affect academic achievement. You will study key areas of psychology alongside three bespoke modules exploring the contemporary application of theory.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS COURSE

* PROFESSIONAL BODY STANDARDS – Written to the standards set by the professional body for psychology and accreditation will be applied for before the course starts in September 2025

* INDUSTRY-FOCUSED MODULES – You will have modules shaped to develop the skills valued by employers and get to conduct research you are passionate complete with client interaction

* WORK-BASED LEARNING – In your third year of study, you will be able to put your psychological theory into practice by taking on practical work-based learning to give you real understanding of using psychology in education-related environments

* NO EXAMS - If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only

* EXPERT TUITION – You will be taught and led by BPS Chartered Psychologists so you emerge as a graduate with a strong skill base for working across education-related contexts, preparing you for progression onto a MSc

* ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION – In your first year, you will undertake mental health first aid training to gain a certificate to use in your work-based learning or future work opportunities

* TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION - We came third in the UK for overall student satisfaction among universities in the National Student Survey 2026 (when taking the average score for student satisfaction for each of the 26 questions in the NSS)

FACILITIES

As a student on our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education, you will have access to our new state-of-the-art psychology lab to develop your research skills and put your theoretical learning to the test, measuring psychophysiological responses to stimulus with our range of specialist equipment. You will also make use of our specialist software packages and equipment to help make sense of complex societal problems and be able to access simulation and immersive suites which create environments that represent those you may face in the real world.

Students will also have access to our state-of-the-art Moss House campus, which contains our Human Performance Laboratory with its 35-metre indoor running track, cutting-edge gym and anti-gravity treadmill.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Educational psychologist

* Health psychologist

* Psychotherapist

* Counsellor

* Clinical psychologist

* Further education teacher

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