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 £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International 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 £5,000Vice 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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