2:1 or equivalent in any subject. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant previous academic or work experience in a related field eg education / psychology in education / research skills. This is a conversion programme and does not require prior knowledge of psychology. As a Psychology conversion programme, this degree is not suitable for applicants who already have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. The only exception to this is if the degree was not accredited by the British Psychological Society and you need the Graduate Basis for Chartership of the BPS in order to progress to professional training. If this is the case, please indicate so clearly on your application form.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
Duolingo, 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
TOEFL, 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Learn to apply psychological methods and approaches to educational policy and practice.
This BPS-accredited conversion course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in psychology, but didn't study Psychology at undergraduate level, or studied on a non-accredited programme.
You'll study core areas of psychology and key debates in the psychology of education, while developing your research skills.
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Modules
You will take a total of 180 credits, including core modules, option modules and the Empirical Dissertation.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Development and Cognition
Individuality and Its Roots
Psychology in Society
Research Methods for Psychology in Education I
Research Methods for Psychology in Education II
Option modules
You will take option modules which may include:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Genetics and Education
Has Neuroscience Entered the Classroom?
Intelligence
What Makes a Great Teacher?
Positive Psychology in Education
Chartered psychologist
Teacher
Youth worker
Mental health worker
Educational policy officer
Researcher
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
