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.
The course is a great option for those who wish to:
- Begin a career pathway towards educational psychology (eg become an educational psychologist, play or behavioural therapist, or similar).
- Begin a career pathway towards other professional psychology training routes, with an educational focus (eg school-based counselling).
- Progress into teaching and education-based vocations, with a specialism towards pastoral responsibilities and/or special educational needs.
- Prepare for a research career within the public sector and/or private industry.
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).
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Development and Childhood
- Exploring Psychology in the Classroom
- Foundations of Psychology
- Social Psychology of Education
- The Brain Goes to School
- Research Issues in Psychology and Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The final deadline is 30 June, however, we recommend you apply until 25 January.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Educational Psychology View 88 other Bachelors in Educational Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A-level
- AAB (or above) excluding General Studies
AS-level
- Two AS-Levels are not accepted in place of one A-Level
- The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
Tuition Fee
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International
31000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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