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Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Discover how the mind works and how it shapes the way we learn through a Psychology with Education Studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re interested in teaching, educational psychology, and inclusive education, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in classrooms and beyond. What you’ll learn

  • Study how psychological theories apply to learning, development, and education.
  • Analyse behaviour and learning patterns using real data and case studies.
  • Explore the intersection of psychology and education, focusing on how psychological and educational principles are interconnected.
  • Develop practical and research skills that employers in education and psychology value.
  • Dive into topics such as child development, motivation, and emotions, and celebrate the unique differences that make every learner special.
What’s more, you’ll learn from a supportive team of expert academics, including former teachers and educational psychologists, offering blended learning between theory and practice. You can also opt for a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world experience to set you up for employment. Whether you’re aiming for a career in teaching, educational psychology, learning support, or education policy, this BPS accredited degree will prepare you for both employment and further study. This degree isn’t just about understanding education - it’s about shaping the future of learning and inclusion. If you’re searching for a psychology and education degree, this course offers the perfect balance of theory, practice, and purpose. Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/psychology-with-education-studies-with-foundation-year

How to apply

14Jan

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:
C951
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants require a GCSE C/4 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent (including a GCSE in Statistics) to study this course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17000 Year 1
International £17000 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

Home (UK) Fees: Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Psychology with Education Studies with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS