Psychology with Development and Education

Abertay University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

CCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,500

About this course

Our accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree focuses on child and adolescent development. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to work effectively with children and young people.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including those with divergent needs. This means studying the reasons for developmental disorders and psychological challenges, and how to provide effective support and treatment. There’s also a work placement option to help you put theory into practice. You'll cover topics such as:

  • Language, communication, social relationships and social interaction.

  • Learning and Education across childhood.

  • Changing patterns of childhood experience including interactions with technology.

  • Atypical child development such as neurodivergence, developmental disorders, and mental health issues that typically emerge in childhood.

    You’ll learn about the theoretical and applied aspects of child development, culminating in your final year supervised project on a topic you choose.

    Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to another Psychology pathway degree if your interests change over time.

    This Psychology with Development and Education degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential for students who want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.

    Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course scored an impressive 95% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). Plus you’ll be taught by developmental psychologists who are producing internationally excellent or world leading research (REF2021).

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    Scottish Higher BBBC
    Scottish Advanced Higher AAB
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2229 Therapy professionals
    2323 Education advisers and school inspectors
    6113 Educational support assistants
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3222 Child and early years officers
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,500

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    Abertay University

    Dundee

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