University of East London

BSc Psychology with Child Development

University of East London

Course overview

The BSc Psychology with Child Development (with Foundation Year) at the University of East London (UEL) is a four-year full-time degree. The first year is foundational, helping students build key study skills, confidence, and subject knowledge. After that, students enter the three-year honours part. Throughout the course, students learn about how children and young people grow, behave, and learn. They examine cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural development. They also learn research methods, how to apply psychological principles in real-world settings, and how to support children and families. The course aims to prepare students for roles in children’s development, psychology, and education.

During the final year, students complete a Developmental Psychology Research Project, take Advanced Developmental Psychology, and select optional modules such as Addiction, Advanced Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Emotion, and Applied Cyberpsychology. Students are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, practical sessions, and work-based learning. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, lab reports, case studies, exams, and the final research project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants need 64 UCAS points from a Level 3 qualification, including A Levels in at least two subjects, a BTEC Extended Diploma, a T-Level, or an equivalent.

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent is also required.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • International students must meet the English language requirements of IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

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

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Psychology with Child Development (with Foundation Year) from the University of East London are ready for a range of roles that combine psychology and child/young-person development. Possible job titles include:

  • Assistant Psychologist

  • Research Assistant (Child and Adolescent)

  • Youth Worker

  • Educational Psychology Assistant

  • Child Development Officer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for studying BSc Psychology with Child Development (with Foundation Year) in the University of East London is £16,020 for international students. This is subject to change annually.

Admission

Applications for the University of East London BSc Psychology with Child Development (with Foundation Year) course are made directly on the university’s website or through UCAS. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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