Educational Psychology The University of Manchester

Overview

The Educational Psychology course offered at The University of Manchester will allow you to explore core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education, including biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, as well as consider the importance of individual differences.

You will study both historical and contemporary thinking in these areas and how they intersect with educational theories and philosophies.

Special features

• Study a course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), making you eligible for Graduate Membership (GMBPsS).

• During your final year, you will focus on a subject that takes your interests - and could potentially be your area of expertise after you graduate. This will form your major project.

• Applied learning is a key focus within the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE). You will undertake practical placements across your course to ensure your learning can be put into practice.

• Applied and varied assignments allow you to build and demonstrate a portfolio of skills to potential employers.

Career opportunities

BSc Educational Psychology will prepare you for a career in a range of fields.

You will graduate able to demonstrate specific knowledge of educational psychology and competency in professional educational environments. Potential careers include:

• child and adolescent counselling and educational psychology;

• special needs teaching;

• mental health assistance;

• school-based intervention training and delivery;

• educational officer training (for local authorities).