Psychology with Education Studies

University of Warwick

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This new BPS-accredited degree provides a rich understanding of quantitative research methods and the main theoretical areas of psychology, with a special focus on various areas of education. It will have particular appeal if you are interested in working with children, young people, schools, families/parents, and within other educational settings.

You’ll develop a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding across selected core content areas of psychology, such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality and individual differences, and social psychology. Later in the course, optional modules enable you to tailor content to your own interests and ambitions. Throughout the course you’ll gain an understanding of psychological research methods, such as ethical considerations, research design, data analysis, and psychological measurement. In particular, you’ll focus on theories and research findings related to education and learning.

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Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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About this course

The course forms an excellent basis for undertaking professional qualifications, further postgraduate study and wider careers. You’ll graduate with expertise in both subjects, and insight into their intersection, as well as transferable skills including critical thinking and reasoning, problem solving, research analysis and critical judgement.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (NHS), Accenture, Boots, The Alzheimer’s Society, Teach First.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Assistant Neuropsychologist, Digital Analyst,Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Social Media Co-ordinator, Patient Experience Officer.

A level: ABB including grade B in GCSE Mathematics. Applicants with no natural science subject at A level are normally expected to have a grade B in two science subjects/double science at GCSE. If you are taking a science A Level, you must also achieve a pass in the science practical if your science A level includes a separate practical assessment.

IB: 34 points, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics/Mathematical Studies.

Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Education Studies
  • Roject
  • Communication Training
  • Statistical
  • Linguistics
  • Psychobiology
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Behaviour
  • Intercultural

Course programme

Optional modules later in the course allow you to tailor content to your own interests and ambitions. Our staff are passionate about their subject, and many are internationally recognised in their fields, which means you will be learning the most up-to-date subject knowledge.This course forms an excellent basis for both further postgraduate study for professional qualifications and for other employment

How will I learn?

Teaching and learning are delivered through lectures, seminars, practical classes and tutorials. In the first year, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who will guide your study throughout the course, and with whom you will meet regularly to discuss your progress and items of tutor-assessed work. In your second and third years, project work is supervised by members of academic staff with expertise in the area in which you wish to work.

How will I be assessed?

Half your degree credit will be from examinations and the other half will be from assessed work, such as project reports and presentations, online tests, essays and other written assignments. A total of 40% of your degree credit will be based on second-year modules and 60% on third-year modules.

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Psychology with Education Studies

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