BScPsychology in Education

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C8X3

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) ABB including Psychology Maths at GCSE grade C or above. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 169 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.

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Overview

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Programme structure

Year One
Compulsory

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology – Part 1
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology – Part 1
Optional

Two modules drawn from our BA (Hons) Education programme.

Equality and Diversity: Children, Families and Society
Schooling: a social and cultural history
Contemporary Issues in Education
Philosophy of EducationYoung People and Social Change
Or one module from the BA (Hons) Education modules listed above and one Widening Horizons Module.

Year Two
Compulsory

Biological development during childhood and adolescence
Cognitive development during childhood and adolescence
Psychology in the Classroom – Individual Differences
Psychology in the Classroom – Social Psychology
Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology – Part 2
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology – Part 2
Year Three
Compulsory

Placement
Dissertation
Optional

Three modules drawn from our BA (Hons) Education programme

Cultural Psychology and Child Development
Children as Citizens
Exploring Disability and Inclusion
Learning Communities
Identify Politics and Everyday Life

Career opportunities

Educational Psychologist
Child Psychotherapist
Counsellor
Social Worker
Speech and Language Therapist
Primary of Secondary School Teacher
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Learning Mentor
Researcher