BSc (Hons) Psychology and Child Development at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A degree exploring how psychology shapes children's behaviour and development, from how pupils learn to read most effectively to how neurodivergent children experience the world. It takes an evidence-informed, applied approach to children's wellbeing, with access to a children's lab and Science Centre facilities including cognitive research cubicles and psychophysiology equipment.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop a specialist area of interest that guides a final-year research project; module options include a research assistantship and an optional placement year.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as family support workers, psychology support workers and children's advocates, across psychology, education, health and the caring professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points; A-levels CCC; BTEC MMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer for Access applicants). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, with offers in line with standard requirements and possibly specific subject grades. A foundation year is available for applicants without the entry qualifications for direct entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027; fee is for the first year, later years may change in line with UK government policy. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-tim

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