Psychology in Education

Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and completion will not lead to chartered Educational Psychologist status.

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Expanding your knowledge

This course will enable you to develop graduate expertise in a variety of areas. You’ll be able to identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to help individuals thrive in an educational setting. You’ll gain specific knowledge of conditions such as autism, and a critical understanding of the local, national, and international contexts of education. You’ll have the opportunity to choose optional modules and attend lectures alongside fellow Carnegie School of Education students as part of our new integrated curriculum. Your understanding of policy-based responses will enable you to operate within a complex and rapidly changing landscape.

Study support

You’ll join a supportive academic community with access to a range of guest speakers. Each speaker will share their experience and expertise on educational issues. Previous speakers have covered topics including social work, employability and enterprise activity and we have welcomed speakers from the Alliance for Inclusive Education. You’ll also receive professional development opportunities, such as first aid, child protection, Makaton and British Sign Language training.

Your learning environment

Specialist facilities and learning spaces will enhance and inspire your academic and practical development. You’ll have the opportunity to use our brand-new observation laboratories in our new Caedmon building. Your course and assessments will enable you to develop strong problem-solving skills. Group work theory will be embedded throughout your modules to equip you with a rounded skillset, ready for the workplace.

Why study Psychology in Education at Leeds Beckett University...