Course summary

**Course information Through teaching that’s inspired by research and professional practice expertise, you’ll cover a range of psychological subjects designed to build knowledge and understanding of how to apply theory and research with an educational psychology focus.** Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) at BU?

• Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about all areas of Psychology with an Educational Psychology focus

• Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice

• Opportunity to take an optional summer 4-week or year-long 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and develop a network of professional contacts

• Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme – a number of our students have published work with members of the staff in the Department of Psychology

• Benefit from the Psychology Department’s collaborations with the educational system, the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, industrial partners and local communities and charitable trusts

• Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.