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This joint course brings together two complementary disciplines. You’ll benefit from the expertise of academics in our Institute of Education and the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how the mind functions, and how that combines with sociological factors to influence the educational experience.
The course offers excellent training for a ...
Gain a deep understanding of educational theory and practice, along with a solid grounding in modern psychology, with our BA Education and Psychology course.<br/><br/>This joint course brings together two complementary disciplines. You’ll benefit from the expertise of academics in our Institute of Education and the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences.<br/><br/>You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how the mind functions, and how that combines with sociological factors to influence the educational experience.<br/><br/>The course offers excellent training for a career or further study in psychology, and also prepares you for postgraduate teacher training and routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<br/><br/>For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/education-ug/ba-education-and-psychology
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X316
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
D:30,M:15
DDM
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4) and Science C (or 4).
DD
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
DD
The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma.
DDM
A,B,B
D3,M2,M2
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
D,D,M
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma.
D,D,M
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
A,B,B
A
B
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £30,650 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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