University of Bedfordshire

Education with Psychology BA (Hons)

University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This multidisciplinary degree brings together two important research fields for anyone interested in child development, approaches to learning and young people's mental health and wellbeing. As you study, you gain a wide variety of perspectives on how today’s children and adolescents develop and learn, both in the UK and around the world, with the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge to real-life practice. The course opens the way to rewarding careers in postgraduate teaching training and the wider education sector; working with vulnerable children, young people and families; or continuing your studies in the field of psychology.

As one of the largest providers of teacher education in the eastern region, we have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations, including community-led initiatives and support in the community. This network puts us at the forefront of educational developments. Study with an expert academic team from teaching, education and psychology backgrounds.

Key highlights

  • Combines education and psychology research on child development and learning
  • Explores young people's mental health and wellbeing
  • Covers how children develop and learn in the UK and worldwide
  • Apply specialist knowledge to real-life practice
  • Partnerships with more than 500 schools and associated organisations
  • Taught by experts from teaching, education and psychology backgrounds

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee teacher (via postgraduate teacher training)
  • Teaching assistant
  • Family support worker
  • Youth worker
  • Education welfare officer
  • Learning mentor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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