BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at Keele University

Are you curious to learn about the human mind, people's emotions and behaviours within educational settings? Psychology in Education BSc at Keele will train you to become a well-rounded researcher, exploring core areas of psychology, educational policy, and intervention design and evaluation in practice. This BPS-accredited programme will enable you to build a variety of skills that will support your career in psychology, education and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People, Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics, Distress and Mental Health. Year 2 compulsory modules: Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People in Depth, Child Psychology in Practice, Psychology in the Classroom. Year 3 compulsory modules: Being a Psychology Researcher, Professional Skills for Researchers, Grand Challenges in Psychology, Psychology in the Classroom and Beyond, Debates in Psychology of Education.

Career pathways

With a degree in Psychology in Education you will gain a solid foundation in preparation for a range of careers or further study. Your graduate attributes and advanced skills can be applied to various roles across different industries relevant to psychology or education.

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