Course summary
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 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.
Modules
Year 1 units: Experimental Methods and Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research Methods, Introduction to Educational Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences, Developmental and Clinical Psychology
How to apply
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB