BSc Psychology in Education (X301)

Our BSc Psychology in Education course is an applied psychology degree. It uses psychological research methods to understand and interpret social and human behaviour, in the context of education.

As with our BSc Education Studies, education is seen as lifelong and in many different contexts, not just the classroom.

The British Psychological Society accreditation means if you're successful, you'll be eligible to apply for professional training as a psychologist.

You'll acquire valuable skills spanning two rapidly changing disciplines that inform each other. You'll apply psychological theory and research to real-life educational settings involving children, young people and adults.

Our three-year course currently includes an optional placement unit, Education in Practice. This allows you to connect your academic learning with the practice of education on a placement within a school, community organisation, charity, museum or other relevant organisation.

• Lectures, workshops, seminars, discussions, guided independent study and tutorials offer a well-rounded, evidence-based and flexible basis for professional development.
• Seminars and workshop activities encourage you to collaborate with others.
• Individual and group presentations help build your confidence in conveying your arguments and ideas.

A BSc Psychology in Education degree gives you a wide range of career opportunities that blend psychological principles with educational settings. You can pursue roles in educational psychology, working with students to support learning and mental well-being. You could become a child development specialist, helping to design educational programmes tailored to learning needs.

There are many other pathways too, including teaching, consultancy, and roles in charities and not-for-profits focused on child well-being and advocacy. You can also decide to extend your studies and move into specialised areas such as counselling, research or clinical psychology.

Want to make your degree an international adventure? This course is also available as a four-year degree, including a year studying in English at a partner institution overseas. To find out more, visit BSc Psychology in Education with Study Abroad.