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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education – Single Honours
Studying Single Honours Psychology and Education is
perfect if you are interested in the social and cognitive
aspects of learning and studying.
While the Psychology modules focus on cognitive,
developmental and social psychology, Education
modules complement this by emphasizing their policy or
school-based applications. You will be able to study both
quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Together
these subjects provide a great opportunity to gain in-depth
understanding of psychology in action, in a vitally important
aspect of life and society.
You will study educational topics such as the nature of
learning, childhood and educational inclusion, as well as
the history of education. You will also study psychology
topics relevant to education including developmental
psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology
and applied psychology.
This course is informed by cutting-edge research and will
develop your own critical thinking and research skills.
This course is the first step in preparation for a range
of careers in Education, Educational Psychology, or
Psychology more generally, including postgraduate study.
Students on this course can go on to pursue careers
in settings from pre-school to adult learning, as well as
in a variety of other contexts. On graduating you might
work in the social services, in health, or in local or central
government. The course also sets you up well for further
professional study to qualify in areas such as teaching,
social work or the legal profession.
As the course is accredited by the British Psychological
Society it is also a recognised first step towards a range
of psychology careers including educational psychology
and clinical psychology. Please note that further
postgraduate study is required to pursue these careers.
Compulsory modules Optional modules
Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology None
Introduction to Research Design
Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Introduction to Statistics for Psychology
Understanding Learning
Childhood, Policy and Education
Education in Britain: past, present, future
Digital Technologies: Rethinking Learning and Teaching
Developmental and Social Psychology
None
Qualitative and Survey Research Design
Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Statistics for Psychology
Education Matters: Contemporary Issues and Debates
in Education
Play, Power and Pedagogy
Research Strategies and Methods in Education
Special Education: Introduction to theory and practice
Final Year Project The Making of Professionals; Education, Health and Social Work
Individual Differences and Conceptual Issues School Engagement and Outreach
Psychology in Education Educating for Global Citizenship
Inclusive Education Race, Politics and Education
Education, Work and Identity Higher Education: Policy and the Student Experience
Choose 1 optional module in Year 3
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