Education Studies - Psychology

The BA Education Studies – Psychology is an ideal qualification if you are fascinated by the psychological aspects of the learning process and want to keep your career options open. You will also be eligible to receive professional accreditation from the British Psychological Society. From the philosophical foundations of schooling to the political implications of policy, education is a vast field with multiple avenues to approach a seemingly straightforward subject. Our degree goes far beyond any classroom and considers education, people and their relationship to the ever-changing world.  This BA will prepare you for a career in many different areas, both in the education sector and further afield. It can provide the first step towards a career as a teacher or researcher, and supports roles in publishing, policy making, the voluntary and public sectors, as well as many more. The curriculum draws on research carried out in the School of Education to keep the course content relevant and up to date. The breadth of modules allows you to create your own pathway through the course, as well as the psychology pathway. We offer pathways in sociology and geography, or you can choose to focus purely on education studies.