BSc Secondary Teaching Studies (Psychology)
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check and confirmation that any health requirements have been met. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: C
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Education, an accelerated two-year undergraduate degree. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Human Behaviour. A work-based placement module is available at the end of the first year, with opportunities to complete placements in the UK or overseas. The programme concludes with an extended project or dissertation in the final year.
Modules
- Academic Writing Skills
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Education
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Introduction to Education
- Brain and Behaviour 1
- The Developing Child
- Introducing Cognitive Psychology
- Education Theory
- Statistical Thinking in Practice
- Unique Minds: Theory and Testing
- Education Specialism
- Reflective Practice 1
- Reflective Practice 2
- Brain and Behaviour 2
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Research Methods
- Extended Project/Dissertation (Education)