Overview

Throughout the Education and Psychology with placement year (Hons) course from the University of Gloucestershire you will examine how individuals think, feel and behave in educational contexts, and how this knowledge can be used to support learners more effectively.

The course brings together key ideas from education and psychology, including development, mental health, identity, motivation and behaviour. Teaching is interactive and discussion-based, encouraging you to apply theory to real-world educational challenges.

This degree is ideal if you are interested in working with people and understanding how learning and wellbeing are shaped by individual, social and educational factors. It also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study and professional training.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this course progress into a wide range of people-focused careers that draw on psychological understanding within education and related settings. Typical roles include learning mentor, pastoral support worker, behaviour support assistant, wellbeing or mental health support worker, youth support worker, family support worker and inclusion assistant.

The course also supports progression into psychology-informed roles within education and community contexts, such as assistant educational psychologist, psychology assistant and research assistant positions. These roles often form part of established pathways into postgraduate study and professional training.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

This course is taught through a combination of interactive lectures, seminars, workshops and placement experiences.
You’ll engage in small group seminars which encourage discussion and debate with your peers.
Assessment is predominantly coursework-based, using case studies, portfolios, presentations and research projects to evaluate your progress. While the majority of our assessments are designed to reflect real educational practice, a small number of exams are included to support the development of key academic skills such as critical thinking, reading efficiently and managing time effectively.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Psychology View 778 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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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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80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

96 UCAS tariff points, CCC at A levels, MMM at BTEC or a Pass (C and above) in your T-Level.

English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

The university welcomes applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Gloucester

United Kingdom

824 - 1563 GBP / month

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