BA (Hons) Education & Psychology

The Educational Psychology BA (Hons) course at the University of Lincoln focuses on the study of psychological theories, principles, and methodologies to understand the emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of human behavior. This course is designed to provide students with a grounding in understanding human development and behavior and the complex processes that affect learning and education.Course Content: The Educational Psychology BA (Hons) course discusses the many factors that can impact learning, from mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and physical and learning disabilities. Students can study how to apply a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies in education. The course integrates specific elements of education and psychology for a comprehensive understanding of how knowledge is gained and applied, creating a solid platform for future careers in the field.Key Modules: Key modules in the program include Foundations in Psychology, Problematic Behaviour in Children and Young People, and Educational Psychology. Other potential subjects include Personality and Individual Differences, Cultural and Social Diversity, and Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.Accreditations: The BSc (Hons) Psychology course at Lincoln is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and upon completion of the course, students will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership with the BPS, providing the minimum standard of qualification is achieved.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can seek careers in education, health, social work, and the voluntary sector. Some may choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level in order to become educational psychologists.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.