Overview
Education Studies with Psychology examines how childhood is understood and shaped by society and how educationalists and psychologists theorise personal, social, emotional and intellectual development. If you want to make a positive contribution to people’s lives and society as a whole, then take the first step towards becoming an educationalist.
Graduate Careers
- Graduates from this Education Studies with Psychology (Hons) BA programme at De Montfort University will have opportunities for employment within The BA (Hons) Education Studies develops skills that are particularly useful for students who intend to build a career working with young children. While this is likely to mean employment in primary schools, it can also include nursery and other pre and after-school settings.
- Many of our recent graduates have started their careers in; teaching (PGCE), education practice, nurseries, youth work and educational publishing for example. We also offer a range of postgraduate opportunities, including an Education Studies MA.
- You can choose to study for a PGCE in your other subject at school or college level. While the majority of our students choose to follow a career in teaching, the degree opens up opportunities to work in a number of wider educational environments, including youth and community work, local authority employment, social and educational research and early years settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical and Contemporary Issues
- Teaching and Learning in the Primary Sector
- Children and Social Justice
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Researching Education
- Teaching Diversity: Inclusive Education
- How People Learn
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Psychology Teaching View 906 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
GCSEs:
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language or English Literature
Plus one of the following:
A levels:
- A minimum of 112 points from at least two A levels
BTEC:
- BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit
- BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit
International Baccalaureate:
- 24+ points
Access course :
- Pass in QAA accredited Access to HE overall 112 UCAS tariff with at least 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. It is normally required that students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
Other requirements:
- Download and complete the international application form
- A copy of your qualifications
- A copy of your English language certificate
- A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
- A copy of your passport
- One reference
Tuition Fee
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International
14750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Leicester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.