The BSc Psychology with Positive Education equips you with the knowledge and skills for a wide range of professions, including educational psychology, research or teaching. The programme links psychology and positive education, providing the knowledge and skills spanning both disciplines. You will build your understanding of how psychological theory, and more specifically positive psychology theory and wellbeing studies and research intersect with education in a wide range of settings. You will learn from academics working on groundbreaking research in psychology, positive psychology, coaching psychology and education. You will also develop the skills to apply psychological and educational theory to real-world situations through our opportunities to volunteer.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
PY4001 - Thinking like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
PY4002 - Introduction to Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences (Personality and Intelligence)
PY4003 - Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Researching with Small Samples (PY4005)
Researching with Large Samples (PY4006)
PY4004 - Psychology in Applied Contexts
Year 2
PY5001 – Individual Differences and Diversity (Mental Wealth)
PY5002 – Psychological Research Methods
PY5003 – Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
PY5004 - Applications of Psychobiology, Individual Differences and Social Psychology
PY5005 – Work-Based Learning – (positive education focus)
Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching
Year 3
PY6001 – Psychology and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth)
PY6002/3/4 - Independent research dissertation
Positive Education theory and practice
Option Modules (From the School’s portfolio of option modules) 2 x 20 credits each
Course Details – Assessment Method
We’ll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations, blogs/online portfolios and a final-year project.
The balance of coursework and exams will depend on your optional choices. The split overall will be:
50% coursework
30% practical
20% exams
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
C824
Institution code:
E28
Campus Name:
Stratford Campus
Campus code:
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
112 UCAS points
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.
Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)
Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
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Go onto work and study:
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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
EU
13740.0
Year 1
International
13740.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newham
E16 2RD
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