BSc (Hons) PSYCHOLOGY WITH POSITIVE EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
In London
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Topics include:
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Individual Differences
Neuropsychology
Research methods
In addition to these core topics, you will develop specialist knowledge and skills of positive education. You will learn about the educational issues that we face today, and what we can contribute as psychologists applying the latest research in positive psychology and wellbeing to support development and learning in educational settings.
The BSc Psychology with Positive Education equips you with the knowledge and skills for a wide range of professions, including educational psychology, research or teaching. The programme links psychology and positive education, providing the knowledge and skills spanning both disciplines.
You will build your understanding of how psychological theory, and more specifically positive psychology theory and wellbeing studies and research intersect with education in a wide range of settings.
You will learn from academics working on ground-breaking research in psychology, positive psychology, coaching psychology and education. You will also develop the skills to apply psychological and educational theory to real-world situations through our opportunities to volunteer.
This course is currently seeking accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS) and covers the core content you need to apply for graduate membership.
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In addition to this, you will learn about wellbeing in educational settings: how to promote flourishing or positive mental health within educational communities and how to incorporate wellbeing in the curriculum to prevent depression, increase life satisfaction, promote creativity, enhance academic achievement or encourage social responsibility.
You will develop specialist knowledge and skills of psychology and positive psychology applied to the different educational settings, including schools and universities. The course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to use the latest research from wellbeing studies and positive psychology.
After completing the BSc in Psychology with Positive Education you will be able to work in schools, universities or other educational organisations or as an independent consultant. In your role, you will support principals, teachers, children, young people or adults both individually and at organisational levels. You will apply psychological theory and research in order to promote their emotional and social wellbeing and to create positive organisations. You will also be able to facilitate training both for teachers and students and offer support for specific problems boosting resilience, increasing motivation or engaging in restorative practice.
Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
Extended Diploma or Diploma
Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.
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Subjects
- Media
- Advertising
- Industry
- Production
- Works
- Branding
- Market Research
- Market
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Course programme
- Thinking like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
- Introduction to Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences (Personality and Intelligence)
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Large Samples
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Individual Differences and Diversity (Mental Wealth)
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology, Individual Differences and Social Psychology
- Work-Based Learning – (positive education focus)
- Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching
- Psychology and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth)
- Independent research dissertation
Option Modules (From the School’s portfolio of option modules) 2 x 20 credits each
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BSc (Hons) PSYCHOLOGY WITH POSITIVE EDUCATION