BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education

at Plymouth Marjon University

1st Year

• Foundations in psychology
• Social psychology
• Creative and inclusive practice
• Cognition and development
• Understanding research: theory and method
• Engaging in practice

2nd Year

• Quantitative research in psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Social psychology in contexts
• Qualitative research in psychology
• Human cognition
• Learning in the outdoors*
• Critical enquiry into primary mathematics*

3rd Year

• Neuropsychology
• Working with people
• Empirical project
• Professional learning in context
• Childhood and adolescence in context
• Quality and leadership in education
• Mental health and young people

Three A-levels at grades BBC or above

Or BTEC triple grades DMM or above

Or Access 23-45 D/M

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

DBS check required

Fees UK students: £9,250 per annum

Fees for International students: £12,500 per annum

Graduates in BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education are well placed to gain employment within the education sector, for example wellbeing advisors, family outreach and mental health support.

With further study, you could become a teacher by progressing to either PGCE Secondary Education with Psychology, PGCE Primary or School Direct. You can also become an Early Years Educator by progressing to EYITT.  You may choose to specialise in areas which require a strong understanding of psychology such as special educational needs or becoming a children's wellbeing support worker.