Psychology and Child Development BSc (Hons)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Psychology and Child Development degree is an ideal springboard for working with young people in education, clinical psychology settings or the caring professions. With a focus on applying your knowledge to real life scenarios, and using an evidence-informed approach, you’ll become an expert in understanding children and their wellbeing.
Key highlights
- Focus on applying psychology to real-life scenarios involving children
- Evidence-informed approach to understanding children and their wellbeing
- Prepares students for work in education, clinical or caring settings
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS Tariff Points GCE A Levels- grades CCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade MMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.
- A-level: CCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass Access with a minimum of 80
Scholarships
Care Leavers and Estranged Students
Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.
Up to £2,000Disabled Students Allowance
DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.
Horizon Fund Bursary
£2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).
Up to £2,000SMART Scholarship
The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Teaching assistant
- Assistant psychologist
- Family support worker
- Children's social care worker
- Learning mentor
- Youth worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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