University of East London

Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

Studying a BSc in Psychology with a focus on Child Development will give you a deep understanding of children and young people. Analyse children from psychological, cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural perspectives. Explore the reasons behind their behaviour through research studies.

Be equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Key highlights

  • Builds deep understanding of children and young people's development
  • Analyses children from psychological, cognitive, social, emotional and cultural perspectives
  • Explores reasons behind children's behaviour through research studies
  • Prepares you to make a positive impact on young lives

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels In at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant psychologist
  • Child development practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Learning support assistant
  • Youth worker
  • Children's mental health support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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