BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education course offered by Bournemouth University provides a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles, along with their application in an educational context. The curriculum is comprehensive and combines both theoretical and practical elements to promote understanding of human learning, development, and motivation among students.Course Content: The course delivers research-inspired teaching and hands-on experience throughout the duration of the programme. Students will gain knowledge in areas such as psychology, education, research methods and a broad range of psychology principles. This will be developed within an educational framework, making use of a number of different teaching methods such as practicals, seminars, lectures, work experience and self-directed study. Students will be expected to actively participate in their learning, engage with assigned readings, and take a proactive role in seminars.Key Modules: Some key areas of study may include Fundamentals of Psychology, Psychology in Society, and Understanding 'The Self' in Psychology and Education. The modules are designed to develop students' understanding of the core principles of psychology and their relation to education.Accreditations: Bournemouth University's BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). On successfully completing the course, students become eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.Future Careers: This course opens up a wide range of future career possibilities. Graduates could pursue roles such as an educational psychologist, teacher, researcher, HR consultant, careers adviser, or even go on to further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.