Overview

At Psychology for Education (Part-time) programme at Birkbeck, University of London you will study key issues in educational psychology and critically analyse a wide range of research. You will also produce an extended essay reviewing existing relevant specialist knowledge in a topic of your choice, under the guidance and supervision of an academic member of staff.

Careers

For many graduates this programme provides the academic foundations and enhanced professional competence to succeed within their existing post and career pathway. It is particularly suitable for those who want to support children and young people’s learning, development and well-being, as mentors, family support workers and behaviour specialists and for those considering a career as a primary or early years teacher. Please note that those considering teaching will need to undertake postgraduate training as this course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status.

Graduates can also go on to study at postgraduate level and this degree can be the first step into careers in psychology, education and research.

Graduates wishing to pursue a career as an educational psychologist may apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology which will confer Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) with the British Psychological Society and consequently eligibility to apply to a Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Learning, Problem Solving and Decision Making

Research Methods for Psychology

The Developing Child: A Psychological Perspective

Critical Approaches to Attachment

Critical Approaches to Positive Psychology

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Understanding Human Personality

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Psychology Neuroscience 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to degree programmes must be at least 18 years old.

A valid passport

The application form

Your personal details

Your qualifications

Your work experience

Your personal statement

Referees

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13875 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7145 GBP / year

≈ 7145 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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