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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C813

Psychology of Education

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

BSc Psychology of Education will provide you with a strong grounding in educational psychology - the application of psychological theories and principles to context of education. Psychology of education is a broad field that draws upon multiple perspectives to help explain and understand human functioning and behaviour. The course will allow you to explore core areas of psychology specifically in relation to education, including biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. It will also encourage you to consider the importance of individual differences. You will study both historical and contemporary thinking in these areas and explore how they intersect with educational theories and philosophies. The course is a great option if you wish to: - begin a career pathway towards educational psychology (such as become an educational psychologist, a play therapist or behavioural therapist); - begin a career pathway towards other professional psychology training routes, with an educational focus (like school-based counselling); - progress into teaching and education-based vocations, with a specialism towards pastoral responsibilities and/or special educational needs.

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UCAS Code:C813
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. There are not strict choice requirements in previously studied subjects in applying for this degree. However, as Psychology of Education is a popular choice, we may consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades when prioritising applications. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc Psychology of Education: Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Computing, English, Economics, Health & Social Care, History, Geography, Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

English requirements for this course are currently being updated. Please stay connected for the latest test score requirements.

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,000
5 years£24,000£29,500£36,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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