Education and Psychology

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).