IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
Explore educational psychology and what it means to be a student in an educational setting.
As part of this course you’ll:
Investigate the place where the two subjects meet with a strong focus on research and enquiry
Look at how education should adapt to meet the needs of an individual to overcome difficulties and barriers to their learning
Explore research methods and the ethical issues associated with educational psychology
Take an active role in research to develop and apply your theoretical knowledge
Think about the future of education using psychology as a driver of change
Please note this course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and completion will not lead to chartered Educational Psychologist status.
This course will enable you to develop graduate expertise in a variety of areas. You’ll be able to identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to help individuals to thrive in an educational setting. You’ll have specific knowledge of conditions such as autism, and a critical understanding of the local, national, and international contexts of education. Your understanding of policy-based responses will enable you to operate within a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
You’ll join a supportive academic community with access to a range of guest speakers who will share their experience and expertise on educational issues. Previous speakers have covered topics including social work, employability and enterprise activity and we have welcomed speakers from the Alliance for Inclusive Education.
Specialist facilities and learning spaces will enhance and inspire your academic and practical development. Your course and assessments will enable you to develop strong problem-solving skills. Group work theory will be embedded throughout your modules to equip you with a rounded skillset in the workplace
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Year 1
What is Education?
What is Psychology?
Learner focused teaching
Global Education: A Whole World Approach
Research 1: Understanding Research in Educational Psychology
Year 2
What is Normal Anyway?
Mind, Brain & Education: Neuroscience in the Classroom
Building Psychological Resilience
Living in Different Worlds: Identity Formation in School
Research 2: Becoming a Researcher in Educational Psychology
Year 3
A Whole School Approach
Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics
Technology & Social Media on Learning & Development
Getting Connected: Education & Genetics
Research 3: Research Project
You will have the specific graduate skillset for a professional career in education and related sectors such as health and social care, social work and youth work. Alternatively, you could choose to pursue further study to qualify as an educational psychologist or a social worker, complete a PGCE to become a qualified teacher, or enter academic research on our MA Education or a PhD at our university.
Teaching
Educational psychologist
Researcher
Social work
Health Insurance_fee: £300/year
