BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education

The BSc in Psychology in Education at the University of York is a unique course that combines the scientific study of the mind and behaviour through Psychology, with an additional focus on educational contexts. This course offers a balanced and broad curriculum that prepares students for a wide variety of careers.Course Content: The course is designed to cover the fundamental topics in Psychology, including developmental, cognitive, social, biological, and clinical aspects. It also emphasizes research methods in Psychology and Education, effectively combining theory with practice. A broad range of optional modules is also available. Key Modules: Students will study compulsory modules such as Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, and Social Psychology across different years. They will also engage in the Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy module. In their final year, students have the opportunity to undertake an independent project as part of their learning experience.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing graduates with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society.Future Careers: Graduates have pursued careers in different fields such as educational psychology, teaching, research, counselling, psychotherapy, human resources, and other roles that require a deep understanding of human behaviour and learning.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.