23Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Learn to support children and young people experiencing problems in education Our BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology degree develops your knowledge and understanding of how to apply psychological principles to an educational context and is ideal if you want to become an educational psychologist. Examine the psychological factors that affect how we learn You will explore the psychological principles behind how we learn and how these relate to the development of children and young people who experience problems that impact their ability to grasp new information within an educational context. As part of this, you will consider how these problems hinder their educational attainment and experience in educational contexts. You will consider topics that include:
- Learning difficulties
- Social and emotional problems
- Issues around disability
- Complex developmental disorders in children and young people
- Teacher training
- Parenting and family contexts.
- Combine education studies with psychological theory
- Understand the psychology behind how children develop, behave and when they learn best.
- Examine the factors that affect children's ability to learn and how best to support them.
- Apply your knowledge and skills on a dedicated work placement within a professional setting.
- Learn from psychology and education experts who really get to know you and your needs.
- Study on a British Psychological Society-accredited course.
Modules
Understand the psychology behind how children learn and develop Year One Your first year acts an introduction to the fundamental psychological, pedagogical and sociological principles, theories and practices that you will use throughout your degree. Year Two In your second year, you will explore more specialist areas of psychology such as biological, cognitive and developmental, as you consider the impact of specific educational practices such as forest schools. Year Three Your third year focuses on the development of a final independent project that acts a culmination of your learning across your degree, alongside modules that focus on the roles of technology, creativity and mathematical thinking within education. You will also undertake your work-based placement in a professional setting.
Assessment method
Smaller class sizes for better learning You will build your subject knowledge and practical experience through lectures, workshops and tutorials in small classes, which means our expert teaching staff really get to know you and what support you need. Assessment You will be assessed through a range of assignments including: Scientific reports Essays Group and individual presentations Poster design Multiple choice papers Short answer papers Research participation Essay exams.
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:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Access to HE Diploma - M: 12 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE