Our Educational Psychology degree is informed by our Centre for Research in Early Childhood and the Psychology Centre for Health and Cognition, and builds on our externally funded projects on neuroscience in education.

Within this course you'll discover the science of learning in groups and individuals, and gain the research skills you need to investigate and generate new knowledge in the field.

You'll also explore your professional identity through a work placement opportunity in your second year, and use the lens of psychology to explore local, national and international policy and practice in order to transform lives.

Those with backgrounds in educational psychology often go on to become:

Educational researchers
School psychologists
College counsellors
Community, social and public service teachers.
You may choose to work in educational and training advisory roles in a range of organisations including:

Local and community organisations
Businesses
Local authorities
Prison services
Non-government organisations (NGOs) and charities
Museums, art galleries and libraries.
With the numeracy, scientific, and people skills gained on our educational psychology degree, you’ll be well suited to undertake postgraduate education at the Master's and PhD levels, and be able to apply for PGCE courses in primary teacher training.

Graduates can apply directly for postgraduate training in order to work towards becoming a professional psychologist.

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