BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education at University College Birmingham

Understanding how we learn is key to shaping future generations. With education increasingly informed by psychological research, professionals with expertise in both fields are in high demand. Our Psychology with Education BSc (Hons) degree explores the science behind learning, behaviour and development, equipping you with the knowledge to support students, educators and learning environments.

Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years FT / 4.5 years PT  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Psychology within Diverse Communities, Applied Psychology, Individual Differences and Personality, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Fundamentals of Educational Psychology; Year 2 core modules: Psychology across the Lifespan, Qualitative Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Quantitative Research Methods, Psychology and Inclusive Education; Final year core modules: Psychology Dissertation (40 credits), Psychology in the Real World (Work Based Learning), Therapeutic Approaches in Practice, Applications of Educational Psychology, Applied Forensic Psychology, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Health Psychology.

Career pathways

Career routes include educational psychologist, health psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, clinical psychologist and further education teacher.

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