Psychology for Education (BA): 4-Year, Part-Time

You will study key issues in educational and developmental psychology, critically analyse a wide range of theories and research and explore how these can support your professional practice. Throughout the degree you will be able to select option modules to reflect your individual and professional interests. In your final year you will produce an extended essay in a topic of your choice, under the guidance and supervision of an academic member of staff.

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.

We welcome all interested applicants with and without formal qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience.

However, as a minimum, applicants must have:

a good standard of written and spoken English
a good standard of basic mathematics
basic computer skills