Psychology in Education (Hons)

Overview

On the Psychology in Education (Hons) programme at University of Birmingham , you will be taught by world-leaders in the field of Psychology of Education, with a distinctive social justice perspective. You will study psychological accounts of learning as a process of human development, that take place in contexts that include the family, early years provision and schooling. 

On the BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education degree, each year of study is worth 120 credits. The course includes core and optional modules in a range of areas of psychology such as biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, with a specific focus on their application to education. Our modules are regularly updated to include the newest research in the field, and to reflect the changing role and influence of psychology in education. You can select additional modules from our BA (Hons) Education to understand the role of psychology in the context of the contributions of sociology, history and philosophy of education. 

Why study this course?

• Research methods training -  and developing an understanding of the contribution of psychological research to education, will be an important feature of this programme and is accredited by the British Psychological Society

• A vocational placement - within the UK or overseas in an educational setting which will provide you with valuable reflective practical learning 

• Option to study overseas - you will have the option to study overseas at one of our partner institutions for a year