BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Educational psychology draws on a wide range of psychological theories and real-world experiences to build an understanding of how children develop and learn. It takes into account the social and cultural contexts of children’s lives and schooling, as well as their individual growth and development. Our course covers all core elements of psychological study as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS), from lifespan development, biopsychology, and research methods, to social, critical and individual differences.

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education programme brings psychology to life by looking at its influence in education, with particular attention to concepts such as inclusive cultures of practice in education, school readiness, and health and wellbeing. Focusing on these priorities for education means that our programme is dynamic and offers students the opportunity to integrate individual and relational experiences together with institutional and psychological practices. Year 1 core: Core Skills In Educational Psychology, Introduction To Education, Psychology In The Classroom, Research Methods in Psychology 1. Year 2 core: Research Methods in Psychology 2, Social and Developmental Psychology, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Individuality and Diversity in Education. Year 3 core: Health And Wellbeing In Education, Supporting Special Educational Needs, Educational Psychology Futures, Preparing For Your Dissertation, Dissertation.

Career pathways

As a BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education graduate, there are a diverse range of career paths you could take. You might decide to complete further education and training to pursue a career as an educational psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

128 UCAS Tariff points. GCE A levels - grades ABB or equivalent, to include at least one relevant subject. Relevant subjects exclude: Art, Design or Performance subjects; Media Studies; General Studies. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DDM. Acceptable subjects include: Applied Law; Applied Science; Business; Children's Care, Learning Development; Children's Play, Learning and Development; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Forensic and Criminal Investigation; Health and Social Care; Health Professions; Personal and Business Finance; Pharmaceutical Science; Public Services; Sport and Exercise Sciences. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 128 UCAS Tariff points. Acceptable subjects are Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology/Human Sciences and Health Professions. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM. Acceptable subjects include: Business; Health and Social Care; Public Services. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications in Education and Childcare; Health; Healthcare Science; Science. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Distinction as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 32 or minimum 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. We do not accept CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care (Early Years Educator - VRQ). GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or 4. Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy and Key Skills) are not accepted for this course. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with an overall score of 32, or achieve 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years, full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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