BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University

Discover how the mind works and how it shapes the way we learn through a Psychology with Education Studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re interested in teaching, educational psychology, and inclusive education, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in classrooms and beyond.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Teaching, Education and Childhood, Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study how psychological theories apply to learning, development, and education. Analyse behaviour and learning patterns using real data and case studies. Core modules include Year 1: Careers in Psychology, Psychology in Context, Discovering Development and Identity, Investigating Brain and Behaviour, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Psychology - Integrated Perspectives, Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology, Psychology in the Classroom, SEND Explanations and Interventions, Employability module - Client Project, Interdisciplinary modules; Year 3: Psychology - Advanced Perspectives, Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology, Psychology Research Project, Inclusive Education - Putting Theory into Practice.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you will develop a broad set of transferable and education-focused skills, including communication, teamwork, critical evaluation of evidence, observation, reflective practice and the ability to translate psychological theory into real-world educational contexts. These skills are highly valued across education, health, social care and community settings.

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