Education and Psychology

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years PsychologyEducation

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Course Overview

The way we develop and learn as children underpins our entire lifespan. Our BA Education & Psychology course will give you a sound understanding of Psychology in an educational context.

Why study with us

  • You’ll spend part of your degree in our state-of-the-art psychology building, with its specialist video Child Observation Suite and Cognitive Laboratories.

  • You’ll get the chance to undertake a placement in an educational environment in each of the three years of your degree.

  • There are also opportunities to gain international work experience through the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL), including modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

    What you'll do

  • You could gain international work experience in your third year through modules created by the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL).

  • You could choose to take time out to spend a year teaching abroad with one of our international partners.

  • There are opportunities to go on international trips; previously students have gone to destinations such as South Africa, Cyprus and China to study their education systems.

    Future Careers

    Our Education and Psychology graduates have gone on to enjoy a wide range of rewarding careers. Many work in public services with children and their families, carry out youth work, work in a teaching support role, or become a teacher (following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training).

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
    2314 Primary education teaching professionals
    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
    2319 Teaching professionals
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology, Education
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

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