Manchester Metropolitan University

Educational Psychology

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

How do labels affect children’s identity? How does our individuality affect the way we learn a subject? Do our emotions alter our ability to learn?

Educational psychology draws on a wide range of psychological theory and real-world experiences to build an understanding of how children develop and learn. It takes account of the social and cultural contexts of children’s lives and schooling, as well as their individual growth and development. Here at Manchester Met, we are working with key partners in services, schools and communities across Greater Manchester and beyond to create a vibrant pla

Key highlights

  • Explores how children develop and learn using psychological theory
  • Considers social and cultural contexts of children's lives and schooling
  • Examines how labels, individuality and emotions affect learning
  • Links with services, schools and communities across Greater Manchester

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels - e.g. BBC Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR…
  • A-level: BBC — 112 UCAS tariff points A Levels - e.g. BBC Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 112
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — Additional requirements DBS and Satisfactory declaration in relation to the Childcare Disqualification Regulation Act 2009 required.
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning mentor
  • Special educational needs support worker
  • Assistant educational psychologist
  • Family support worker
  • Youth worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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