BA (Hons) Education with Psychology Studies

Often wondered why some people are more effective learners than others? Would you like to learn how psychologists can help others learn? Gain a deeper understanding of our education system, whilst gaining valuable insights into people’s behaviour and motivations. Not only will you have the opportunity to explore the various ways and situations in which people learn, you’ll discover the mental processes and behaviours involved in education.

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Course Overview

Gain knowledge and understanding of how individuals are educated, influenced, informed and trained. Demonstrate an understanding of the structural, institutional, personal and cultural systems and ideas which affect the education of individuals and groups. You’ll have the option to study the application of psychology to areas such as work, health, and the legal system. Learn about research paradigms, methods and measurement techniques and how to apply theory to real life applications. Analyse practical and theoretical educational situations. Gain an understanding of issues in research on human behaviour.
Entry requirements

For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications you need.

Support and benefits

All course materials designed by experts in the field of psychology and education
Step-by-step modules to guide your learning
Develops interpersonal and time-management skills merited by employers
Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation, commitment and good work ethic
Gain additional transferable skills in research, data analysis, IT, communication and report writing
Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

Once you’ve successfully completed the Education and Psychology Studies degree, you’ll have the personal and intellectual qualities needed for a career in school teaching or PCET training. Interested in primary school teaching? Then, you can take the one-year Post Graduate Qualification (PGCE) in primary years. But this degree is also valuable in areas outside teaching too – from social work to marketing.

Assessments

Module Specific

Level 1

Critical Reading and Writing
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Psychology 2
Sociology of Education
Communities, Learning and Education
Diaspora Communities in the UK
Sociological Perspectives of Childhood and Child Development
Introduction to Citizenship

Level 2

Research Design and Method
Professional Development
Community Development, Politics, Policy and Practice
Social Policy and Legislation for Children and Families
Creative Writing, Fiction and Community
Key Concepts in Citizenship
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology
Personality and Developmental Psychology

Level 3

Research Project
Educational Issues and Special Educational Needs
Contemporary Issues in Education and Training
Multicultural and Global Citizenship
Psychology of Education
Work Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Health Psychology
Community Arts Education in Transition

Awards Available

When successfully completing a module you’ll gain 20 credits. In order to gain an Honours Degree you will need to obtain a total of 360 credits – 120 credits at each level. However, if you prefer to graduate early, you can choose from the following Intermediate Awards.

Intermediate Awards

Ordinary Degree – 300 credits (15 modules)
Diploma of Higher Education – 240 credits (12 modules)
Certificate of Higher Education – 120 credits (6 modules)
University Undergraduate Certificate – 40 credits (2 modules)
University Undergraduate Associate Certificate – 20 credits (1 module)

Remember that whichever option you choose; you’ll receive only one final award.

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Flexible Payment Options

At ICS, we make it as easy as possible for you to get started on the degree programme of your choice by enrolling you on two modules at a time so that, should you be unable to complete the full course for whatever reason, you won't be left with a fee for the full programme.

You can choose to enrol on the first two modules now and pay a £175 deposit and spread your payments Interest-Free over up to 6 months. Following that, you then enrol on the next two for a reduced £799.

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