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Bachelor of Psychology in Education

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A BPS-accredited degree on how people learn and develop in educational settings.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Psychology in Education. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in education.

Career outcomes

Teacher
Education Officer
Learning Support Specialist
Curriculum Coordinator
Training Officer

Curriculum

Three years. Year 1: psychology
Self and society
Research methods
Introduction to education 1 and 2. Year 2: cognitive and developmental psychology
Biological psychology
Becoming an educational professional
Educational psychology
Then an option. Year 3: dissertation
Social and applied psychology and specialist options.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A Level ABB
IB 6
5
5 32 Points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

UCAS Personal Statement
Academic Reference.

How to apply

Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£26,220 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£37,047 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Social Sciences
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.