BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education

The BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at the University of Birmingham delves into the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour, with a special focus on how these areas relate to education. The course introduces students to the scientific study of the brain and behaviour and enables them to consider the role of psychology in education.Course Content: The course provides students with a thorough understanding of psychology as a science, teaching research methods and data analysis, as well as covering all the core areas of psychology specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Topics include cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, individual differences, and conceptual and historical issues. Key Modules: Students study modules such as Introduction to Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual Differences, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Research Methods and Data Analysis.Accreditations: Graduates from this course will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing they achieve a minimum of second class honours and pass the empirical project.Future Careers: While many graduates from this course go on to further study and careers in psychology, the course opens up a multitude of career paths. Careers commonly chosen by psychology graduates include teachers, therapists, counsellors, and special educational needs coordinators. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.