BA (Hons) Psychological Studies (Child Development and Education) at Birkbeck, University of London

Whether you already work with children and young people or would like to work with them, our BA Psychological Studies (Child Development and Education) will prepare you for a wide range of jobs and help enhance your career progression. It offers you the opportunity to gain skills and understanding in how psychological theory and research can be applied to supporting children’s and young people’s learning and development more effectively.

Faculty: School of Psychological Sciences  |  Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Drawing on our expertise in psychological sciences, this course focuses on a range of relevant issues, including: intellectual, social and emotional development children’s mental health and wellbeing learning and learning difficulties communication and relationship building special educational needs, inclusion and diversity reflective practice. You will study key issues in developmental and educational psychology, critically analyse theories and research, and explore how these can support your professional practice. Compulsory modules include Psychology Study Skills, Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Psychology, Understanding Applied Cognitive Psychology, Understanding Applied Social Psychology, Understanding Developmental Psychology, Understanding Individual Differences, Understanding Neuroscience, Understanding Research Methods for Psychology.

Career pathways

Our graduates have progressed to a wide range of careers, including: specialist support workers and special educational needs co-ordinators, learning mentors and family support professionals, nursery professionals and nursery managers, school pastoral and wellbeing roles.

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