BA (Hons) Education with Psychology
Program Description
Education with Psychology BA (Hons) is designed to give you a solid foundation across psychology, sociology and the philosophy of education, building your understanding of their role in modern society. You also learn about the current debates and issues in education and psychology, both in the UK and internationally, in areas such as mental health and the growth in digital technologies.
You begin by exploring core topics like early child psychology; the psychology of adolescence; child and adolescent development; and key concepts in education. In your second and third years, you can choose from a range of optional units that allow you to specialise in a specific area, if you have a particular career in mind. Units may include special needs and disability; developing teaching practice; families and communities; coaching psychology; and alternative approaches to education.
- Take the option of two work-based learning units, enabling you to gain relevant work experience and explore possible career paths
- Follow your own areas of interest through optional units in the second and third year
- Study with an expert academic team from teaching, education and psychology backgrounds who draw on their current research in fields such as developmental psychology, motivation and professional practice
- Graduate with a strong foundation for continuing on to an MSc Psychology (conversion) degree to gain British Psychological Society accreditation. You can also go on to train as a primary school teacher or for a career working with vulnerable children and young people
- Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below), gaining work experience, building your CV and making contacts for the future
Admission Requirements
- Indian Students:-Year 12 with 55% overall.
- Arab Students:- Any of the following:-
- 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
- International Baccalaureate (24 points)
- A recognised Foundation degree
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
6 |
Remarks:
Indian Students IELTS Waiver: -
- At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
- Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.