Course summary
Explore educational psychology to understand what it means to be a student in an educational setting. Explore educational psychology and what it means to be a student in an educational setting. As part of this course you’ll:
- Investigate the place where the two subjects meet with a strong focus on research and enquiry
- Look at how education should adapt to meet the needs of an individual to overcome difficulties and barriers to their learning
- Explore research methods and the ethical issues associated with educational psychology
- Take an active role in research to develop and apply your theoretical knowledge
- Think about the future of education using psychology as a driver of change
- Professionally experienced expert teaching team
- Strong and meaningful partnerships with schools and community organisations
- Specialist graduate skillset
- Transferable skills
- Dedicated in-school student advice/coaching service
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- What is Education?
- What is Psychology?
- Research 1: Understanding Research in Educational Psychology
- Learner Focused Teaching
- Global Education: A Whole World Approach
- What is Normal Anyway?
- Mind, Brain & Education
- Research 2: Becoming a researcher in Educational Psychology
- Building Psychological Resilience
- Identity Formation in School
- A Whole School Approach
- Professional Work Experience
- Research 3: Research Project
- Technology & Social Media in Learning & Development
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday