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- Psychology in Education BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Headingley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Explore and learn to understand social and human behaviour within educational settings. Youll use psychological research and theory to drive your studies.
This course will provide contemporary psychological perspectives on what it means to be a student within educational spaces.
As part of this course, youll:
Investigate the place where education and psychology meet and focus on developing the skills required for working with children and young people
Undertake meaningful and progressive professional work experience opportunities that are linked to potential job roles
Consider the key issues that affect children and young people today
Focus on how education can adapt to meet an individuals needs to overcome barriers to their learning
Explore methods that can enhance your effectiveness when working with children and young people in educational settings
Debate and discuss the ethical issues youll face when you undertake educational research and practice
Think about the future of education and how we can use psychology as a driver of change
Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and completion will not lead to chartered Educational Psychologist status.
Expanding your knowledge
This course will enable you to develop graduate expertise in a variety of areas. Youll be able to identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to help individuals thrive in an educational setting. Youll gain specific knowledge of conditions such as autism, and a critical understanding of the local, national, and international contexts of education. Youll have the opportunity to choose optional modules and attend lectures alongside fellow Carnegie School of Education students as part of our new integrated curriculum. Your understanding of policy-based responses will enable you to operate within a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
Teaching & Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Career Prospects
Youll have the graduate skillset for a professional career in education and related sectors such as health and social care, social work and youth work.
Tuition fees
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拢 16,350per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 112
A minimum of 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies
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