Psychology with Education (Hons) Coventry University

Overview

Psychology with Education (Hons) at Coventry University could be your first step toward a career in professional psychology.

You may choose to specialise in working with children and young people in schools or apply your skills to education in various contexts, ranging from education in prisons to informing education policy and legislation within local authorities.

• Contemporary curriculum: explore theories of teaching and learning alongside current classroom practice, policies and legislation. Topics may include neurodiversity, inclusive practice, co-occurring difficulties, labelling and the impact of technology on development.
• Core themes: examine the origins of educational psychology as a scientific discipline and consider contemporary topics of diversity and cyberpsychology in the classroom. Learn how the physical nature of the brain, its connections and computational models of human thought relate to learning. Investigate how key facets of social, group and individual differences within human behaviour influence education.

• Research and analytical skills: learn the skills needed to successfully carry out independent research and ethical practice. Develop skills in research design, data collection, analysis and reporting and create a project that aligns with your interests in child development and education.

Careers and opportunities

• Educational Psychologist
• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
• Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)
• Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner (YIPP)
• Assistant Psychologist
• Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)
• SEN Coordinator (SENCO)
• Learning Mentor
• Education Outreach Officer
• Researcher