Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)

Through teaching that’s inspired by research and professional practice expertise, you’ll cover a range of psychological subjects designed to build knowledge and understanding of how to apply theory and research with an educational psychology focus.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education at BU?

  • Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about all areas of Psychology with an Educational Psychology focus
  • Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice
  • Opportunity to take an optional summer 4-week or year-long 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and develop a network of professional contacts
  • Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme – a number of our students have published work with members of the staff in the Department of Psychology
  • Benefit from the Psychology Department’s collaborations with the educational system, the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, industrial partners and local communities and charitable trusts
  • Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.

Course accreditations

This course is seeking accreditation by the British Psychological Society.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 - 4 years Duration
C812 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-level requirements: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

Required Subjects: all subjects considered.

Please see below some examples of the international qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 and September 2026 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 12 overall or 11 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025 and September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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