Psychology and Education Practice with Foundation Year

About this course A career focused psychology degree, ideal if you want to work in education. With hands-on placements in a range of settings, alongside core psychology modules, you’ll study a degree that will set the foundation for your future.

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.

You'll study in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll learn core and contemporary subjects within psychology and explore inclusive and holistic approaches to teaching and learning.

In your final year the two disciplines merge as you embark on an education career pathway that focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders and educational psychology.

Skills Inspired by the fact that around 30% of our psychology graduates go on to work in education, this degree combines both disciplines giving you the foundation for your future career. You'll graduate with skills in:

You'll graduate prepared to excel in a range of careers, including education, research, policy, and psychology-related fields.

Career opportunities Graduate with an expert skillset for the psychology and education sectors. You’ll be ready to apply for further training routes, including:

You will also be ready for a career in mental health and wellbeing, research, communications and policy.