BSc Psychology with Applications in Education
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Applications in Education, a psychology degree examining psychological principles and their practical applications in educational contexts. Core topics include Research Methods. Students undertake an individual research project tailored to educational contexts in their final year. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Academic Language and Skills 5, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives, and Understanding the Person. The second year builds upon this foundation with modules such as Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Application of Psychology, Introduction to Applied Educational Psychology Concepts, and Applied Educational Psychology Skills. The final year involves advanced study and practical experience through modules including Advanced Applied Educational Psychology, Applied Experience, The Therapeutic Process, and The Honours Project, alongside options such as Cyber Psychology and New Media and Psychology of Loss and Trauma.
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Entry requirements
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Applied Educational Psychology Concepts
- Applied Educational Psychology Skills
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- The Honours Project
- Advanced Applied Educational Psychology
- Applied Experience
- The Therapeutic Process
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Applications in Education at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £25,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Applications in Education at University of Greater Manchester?
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 Applications in Education at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Applications in Education at University of Greater Manchester?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.