Psychology with Applications in Education University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Psychology is a core component of the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Applications in Education, and the University of Greater Manchester offers one of the oldest and most established psychology courses in the UK. Taught at our town-centre campus in Bolton, our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Applications in Education course provides invaluable insight into optimising learning environments and supporting student well-being through the exploration of psychological principles and their practical applications in educational contexts.Our friendly and experienced team will guide you as you develop knowledge of the theories, methods and debates central to the application of psychology in education. We'll support you as you explore psychology, gain knowledge of multi-agency working in education, and consider broader social issues that impact the role of a special educational needs practitioner. You'll consider the intersection between psychology and education and investigate the impact of parenting, cultural dynamics and socioeconomic status on children and young people who are experiencing barriers to education. We'll also focus on developing your knowledge and skills in using psychological theory to inform planning for educational purposes.

Developing communication, problem-solving, numerical, analytical, self-management, and IT skills tailored to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) contexts is vital. You'll gain a solid understanding of psychology and the significant role it plays in SEND education from our dedicated team.

Highlights

• We emphasise interpersonal, transferable and employability skills as well as academic success. After graduation, you could progress to an MSc in a relatively broad range of topics in psychology.
• We focus strongly on employability skills, the practical application of your studies, and academic success. Workshops will involve analysing case studies and using different educational approaches to support your understanding. You can also benefit from final-year work-related activities in the Applied Experience module.
• Throughout your degree, you'll also have support from your personal tutor, who is part of our team of helpful and approachable psychology staff with a diverse range of research interests.
• We have invested in creating a learning environment that offers innovative teaching and assessment methods using top-class facilities, such as our observation laboratory with video cameras, microphones, and video editing equipment, and our Virtual Reality lab, which offers real-world experiences with innovative technology.