BA (Hons) Psychology in Education at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Dive into the study of social and human behaviour in education. You’ll apply psychological approaches to deepen your understanding and shape your learning. Discover how psychology shapes the student experience and transforms educational spaces for all young people, including those with SEND.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Education | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: What is Education?, What is Psychology?, Academic Self, Professional Development 1, Learner Focused Teaching, Global Education. Year 2 core modules: What is Normal?, Building Psychological Resilience, Professional Development 2, Research Methods & Ethics, Identity Formation & Diversity. Year 2 options include Play as an Approach to Learning, Critical Neurodiversity, Education Elsewhere. Year 3 core modules: Contemporary Issues in Psychology & Education, Dissertation, Professional Development 3. Year 3 options include Transitions in the Early Years, Working with Vulnerable Families, Children, Crime & Social Justice, Creative Practice in Inclusive Education, Forest School & the Early Years, Race, Education & Life Chances.

Career pathways

Studying this psychology in education course equips you with a strong set of skills that are valued across education and related sectors, including health, social care, social work, and youth work. Your degree can open doors to a wide variety of career paths and specialist training routes, such as:

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. DBS Check Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Psychology+in+Education&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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