Psychology of Education The University of Manchester

Overview

The Psychology of Education programme offered by The University of Manchester will provide you with a strong grounding in educational psychology - the application of psychological theories and principles to context of education.

Educational psychology is a broad field that draws upon multiple perspectives to help explain and understand human functioning and behaviour.

The course will allow you to explore core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education, including biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.

It will also encourage you to consider the importance of individual differences.

You will study both historical and contemporary thinking in these areas and explore how they intersect with educational theories and philosophies. The course is a great option if you wish to:

• begin a career pathway towards educational psychology (for example, become an educational psychologist, play or behavioural therapist, or similar);

• begin a career pathway towards other professional psychology training routes, with an educational focus (for example, school-based counselling);

• progress into teaching and education-based vocations, with a specialism towards pastoral responsibilities and/or special educational needs.

Career opportunities

BSc Psychology of Education 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;

• research careers within the public sector and/or private industry.