Birkbeck, University of London

Psychological Studies (Child Development and Education)

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom

Course overview

This BA Psychological Studies (Child Development and Education) gives you significant skills and understanding in how psychological theory and research can support children more effectively.

Key highlights

  • Applies psychological theory and research to supporting children more effectively
  • Builds significant skills in child development and education

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — Suitability for admission will be assessed on the basis of your application and all applicants will be interviewed.

Scholarships

  • Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake)

    £1,000 to £5,000. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for your first year of study at point of enrolment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies

    There will be two scholarships of £5,000 each, to be used for tuition fees only.

    Up to £5,000
  • Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship

    £2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences Enabling Fund

    Awards will usually be limited to £500.

  • Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary

    Value: Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning mentor
  • Early years practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Education welfare officer
  • Assistant psychologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,335 per year | International: £13,875 per year

Admission

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