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292 | Psychology
Psychology and Education
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
The study of psychology, which offers an evidence-based approach to
understanding why and how humans feel, think and act has strong links with the
study of Education, which examines ideas about childhood, learning, schooling,
and ways in which poverty, race, gender and class impact on education outcomes
and experiences.
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,
applied and social psychology, Education modules complement this
by emphasising 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 an in-
depth understanding of psychology and education in action, in a vitally
important aspect of life and society.
On this course 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 concerned with the
systematic investigation of mind and behaviour.
What will this mean for my future?
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 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.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Biological
and Cognitive Psychology
• Understanding Learning
• Digital Technologies: Rethinking
Learning and Teaching
Second Year
• Developmental & Social Psychology
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Education Matters: Contemporary
Issues and Debates in Education
• Play, Power and Pedagogy
Third Year
• Final Year Project
• Psychology in Education
• Inclusive Education
• Education, Work and Identity
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.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CX83
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
International Year
Yes