BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Explore how psychology shapes the way we teach, learn and grow, building skills for classrooms and beyond. Accreditations: British Psychological Society.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Final-year units include Psychology Project and Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with options such as Investigative Forensic Psychology and Applied Clinical Psychology.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Teaching Assistant, Assistant Psychologist, Mental Health Support Worker, HR Assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 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). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 17,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation y

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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