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Psychology in Education BSc (Hons) at University of Birmingham - UCAS

University of Birmingham

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: British Psychological Society

Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)

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2025 - 2026
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University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education will give you a theoretically rich and practical understanding of the contribution of psychology to the field of education. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. On the BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education degree you will be taught by world-leaders in the field of Psychology of Education, with a distinctive social justice perspective. You will study psychological accounts of learning as a process of human development, that take place in contexts that include the family, early years provision and schooling. Each year of study on the degree is worth 120 credits. The programme includes core and optional modules in a range of areas within psychology such as biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, with a specific focus on their application to education. We update our modules regularly to include the newest research in the field, and to reflect the changing role and influence of psychology in education. You can select additional modules from our BA (Hons) Education to understand the role of psychology in the context of the contributions of sociology, history and philosophy of education. Why study this course?

  • World-class research - you will be taught in a School which is doing pioneering world-class research in diverse specialisms from character education and racial equality to innovative technology for children on the autistic spectrum.
  • Research methods training and developing an understanding of the contribution of psychological research to education, will be an important feature of this programme and is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
  • A vocational placement within the UK or overseas in an educational setting which will provide you with valuable reflective practical learning.
  • Option to study overseas - you will have the option to study overseas at one of our partner institutions for a year.
  • The School of Education is ranked 3rd in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the UK, and it aspires to be among the QS top 45 best Schools of Education in the world by 2030.
-Turing scheme - you can apply for the year-abroad and the Turing Scheme grant to enrich your learning experience overseas. Please note that a range of different placement and dissertation options are available to students on this programme, and for some of these options you may need to have a DBS check. If necessary, support will be provided to complete the process at the appropriate point in the programme. Alongside this course, you will have the option to join the Education Society, run by students, which aims to bring together people with a common interest in Education. They host a number of social and career opportunity events throughout the year. The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education will prepare you for a range of postgraduate training and career options, including Educational Psychology, teaching and research. Accreditation This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The BA Psychology in Education degree offers exciting exchange opportunities for studying overseas. Through the European Educational Exchange Programme and the International Exchange Programme, students can choose to study at a number of selected institutions in countries across the world including Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, China and the USA. These exchanges enhance your critical knowledge and understanding by promoting a diverse and international approach to the interdisciplinary social sciences. Modules are taught and assessed in English so you won’t have to worry about language barriers. You will be in regular contact with our departmental International Study Abroad Coordinator as you plan your exchange.

Modules

Please view our course page for details of the modules

How to apply

29Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
C8X3
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Other qualifications such as BTEC, CACHE and Access to HE diplomas.considered on a case to case basis

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £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

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Psychology in Education BSc (Hons) at University of Birmingham - UCAS