BSc Psychology in Education
Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Psychology in Education. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional 4-week summer placement or 30-week year-long placement is available. The final-year Psychology Project involves designing and conducting original research using laboratory equipment such as EEG and eye-tracking.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Mind and Brain 1
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mind and Brain 2
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 2
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 2
- Applying Psychological Theories to Educational Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Well-Being and Resilience in Schools
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Investigative Forensic Psychology
- Emotions, Mental Health and Affective Neuroscience
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Mind Over Matter in Medicine
- Forensic Applications for Face Processing
- Health Psychology
- Cultural Psychology
- Current Trends in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
- Counselling Psychology
- Psychology of Cybercrime
- Psychology of Social Media and Videogames
- Neuroimaging