BSc (Hons) Secondary Teaching Studies (Psychology)
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Be part of the lasting impact that education has on people's lives on this accelerated route towards a PGCE or taking on a teaching role in schools. You’ll learn about children’s and young people’s development and needs. And explore education theory, research, policy and practice.
Opportunities to reflect on professional practice include a work-based module at the end of your first year. As well as visits to diverse learning environments such as mainstream and special schools, alternative provision, galleries and museums. You can also study towards an accredited Forest School certification, so you can lead children’s learning outdoors.
Our extensive network of 600+ charities, education-related organisations and schools gives you invaluable learning experiences such as guest lectures and professional practice observations. As well as opportunities to take your placement in the UK or overseas. You'll collaborate with psychology experts to explore key theories, research, and real-world applications.
From cognitive processes to mental health, you'll develop the subject knowledge and analytical skills needed to understand human behaviour in depth.
Key highlights
- Accelerated two-year route towards a PGCE or school teaching role
- Work-based module at the end of the first year
- Visits to mainstream and special schools, alternative provision, galleries and museums
- Option to study towards an accredited Forest School certification
- Network of 600+ charities, schools and education organisations offering guest lectures
- Placement opportunities available in the UK or overseas
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Secondary school teacher (after PGCE and QTS)
- Psychology teacher
- Teaching assistant
- Special educational needs support worker
- Learning mentor
- Forest School leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,060 per year | International: £22,670 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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