Education with Psychology BA(Hons)
How can psychological theory be applied to support learners in a range of educational contexts? What impact do social development and emotional well-being have on educational progress and achievement? How does government policy affect young people’s education? This course explores these questions and more.
Why Education with Psychology?
You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of roles in education, learner support, counselling and mentoring, educational psychology and more. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training.
You’ll explore key theories and concepts related to a range of educational contexts, covering psychological, sociological, political, economic and cultural issues.
You’ll be taught alongside students on other courses in education and social sciences, allowing for an enriched learning experience in both subject areas. The course structure enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, giving you the opportunity to develop your particular interests.
You’ll be encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work experience to contextualise your learning in the summer term of your first or second year.
Why study with us?
We’re 6th in the UK for Education in the Guardian University Guide 2020.
We scored 91.65% for overall satisfaction for Academic Studies in Education in the National Student Survey 2019. That’s above the national average of 85.75% for our subject area.
You will be taught by research-active staff who draw on their own publications and professional experience to contextualise their teaching.
We have a wide range of postgraduate opportunities through our teacher training routes and Master’s courses in education and psychology.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
BBC at A Level .
112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
In addition you must:
Have GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.
Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with children and families.
Attend an interview, as required.
If you choose to undertake the optional work placement module in Year 2, you may need satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearances prior to undertaking the placement. Any required DBS checks will be the responsibility of the student and placement provider.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45000 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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