BSc Psychology with Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education, a psychology in education BSc degree focused on the scientific study of human behaviour within educational contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is designed to meet British Psychological Society accreditation requirements and includes a compulsory work experience module. During the first year, students cover foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Researcher, Self and Society, Mind and Behaviour, and Clinical and Health Psychology. The second year advances methodological skills and explores mental health through modules like Research in Action: Statistical Thinking, Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice, Social Psychology: Development and Difference, Brain, Body and Mind, and Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health. The final year concentrates on specialist themes with compulsory modules including Psychology Project, Perspectives on the Child 3: Inclusion, SEND and Developmental Difficulties, Educational Psychology, Atypical Development, and Psychology in the Workplace. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting from optional modules such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Culture and Health, Sex, Sexuality and Gender, Psychological Assessment, and Stress and Stress Management.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Psychology or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted. The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 70% is accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted. HNC qualifications are accepted. HND qualifications are accepted. UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted.
What students say
Based on about 109 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 245 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 58%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Researcher
- Self and Society
- Mind and Behaviour
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Into ARU
- The Psychology of Everyday Life
- Anglia Language Programme
- Research in Action: Statistical Thinking
- Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice
- Social Psychology: Development and Difference
- Brain, Body and Mind
- Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health
- Ruskin Module
- Psychology Project
- Perspectives on the Child 3: Inclusion, SEND and Developmental Difficulties
- Educational Psychology
- Atypical Development
- Psychology in the Workplace
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Culture and Health
- Sex, Sexuality and Gender
- Psychological Assessment
- Stress and Stress Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Education at Anglia Ruskin University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.