Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The meeting point between psychology and education represents an exciting, cutting-edge field of study with diverse approaches.
This course shows you how different approaches to education impact upon learning and development. You’ll understand how psychology can inform education, and you’ll receive a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers. These include teaching, youth work, psychology, counselling and social work.
You’ll learn from experts in educati...
Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The meeting point between psychology and education represents an exciting, cutting-edge field of study with diverse approaches.<br/><br/>This course shows you how different approaches to education impact upon learning and development. You’ll understand how psychology can inform education, and you’ll receive a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers. These include teaching, youth work, psychology, counselling and social work.<br/><br/>You’ll learn from experts in education and psychology who use their research to inform their teaching, introducing you to the latest debates in educational psychology. You’ll can also conduct your own research while exploring the relationship between the two disciplines.<br/><br/>The course has both theoretical and practical components – you’ll benefit from opportunities to gain practical experience of working in an educational context to apply your theoretical knowledge.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
C812
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherAB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or; A in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers, including maths and science. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 60 credits, including 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit level plus GCSE Maths and Science at grade B/6 and English Language at grade C/4. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall (16 at Higher Level). You must study a science at Higher Level and achieve grade 6 or above. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept science-based BTEC qualifications (with Distinctions), alongside non-performance/arts based A-levels. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Including maths and science GCSE/National 4/National 5English language at grade 4/C and mathematics at grade 5/B. Plus one of the following at grade 5/B: physics, biology, chemistry, science or additional science. We also accept GCSE DA science (dual award) at grades 5-4/BC. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 D3, D3, M2, including at least one of the following: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing. A levelA,A,B Specific subject requirements T LevelWe will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above. |
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