Course Summary

The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education will give you a theoretically rich and practical understanding of the contribution of psychology to the field of education. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. You will be taught by world-leaders in the field of Psychology of Education, with a distinctive social justice perspective and will study psychological accounts of learning as a process of human development, that take place in contexts that include the family, early years provision and schooling. Each year of study on the degree is worth 120 credits. The programme includes core and optional modules in a range of areas of psychology such as biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, with a specific focus on their application to education. We update our modules regularly to include the newest research in the field, and to reflect the changing role and influence of psychology in education. You can select additional modules from our BA (Hons) Education to understand the role of psychology in the context of the contributions of sociology, history and philosophy of education. **Why study this course?** - World-class research - you will be taught in a School which is doing pioneering world-class research in diverse specialisms from character education and racial equality to innovative technology for children on the autistic spectrum. - Research methods training - and developing an understanding of the contribution of psychological research to education, will be an important feature of this programme. - Vocational placement - the programme includes a compulsory two-week vocational placement in your final year so that you can apply your knowledge to work with children and young people in a professional setting. - The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education will prepare you for a range of postgraduate training and career options, including Educational Psychology, teaching and research.

Course Details - Modules

Please view our course page for details of the modules

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C8X3

Institution code: B32

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include A level Psychology. For students wishing to pursue a career in Primary or Early years teaching it is essential to hold a GCSE Science at Grade C. General Studies not accepted

6.5.5 at Higher Level

Other qualifications such as BTEC, CACHE and Access to HE diplomas.considered on a case to case basis

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

Provider information

Edgbaston
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Birmingham
B15 2TT

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