Education and Psychology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Education and Psychology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Gain a deep understanding of educational theory and practice, along with a solid grounding in modern psychology, with our BA Education and Psychology course.
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 career or...
Gain a deep understanding of educational theory and practice, along with a solid grounding in modern psychology, with our BA Education and Psychology course.
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 career or further study in psychology, and also prepares you for postgraduate teacher training and routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A74-F80
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4) and Science C (or 4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
Extended Project
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
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A
B
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £31,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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