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Educational Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Education
UK / ARWU 2024
49th
Education
UK / Times 2025
53rd
Education
UK / Guardian 2025
67th

Costs

Course fees
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$18.7K / year
Beer S$8
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$23
Coffee S$5
TotalS$18.7K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BCC
Diploma 2.7
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

Vice Chancellors International Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
2 available
Early Payment Bursary
£500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship
£1000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Pre-sessional Scholarship
£500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
DP10
University
Code
B20
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Course summary

Immerse yourself in the science of learning with our Educational Psychology degree.

  • Explore educational policy and practice in order to create change.
  • Gain the research and analytical skills you need to investigate and generate new knowledge.
  • Take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how, and in which contexts, individuals learn.
How do we learn as individuals and in groups? And how can policy and practice be changed to support social justice and transform lives?Our multidisciplinary Educational Psychology degree uses the lens of psychology to explore educational policy and practice – locally, nationally and internationally – in order to create change.Educational Psychology at Bath Spa has professionalism at its core. We’ll help you identify and nurture your career aspirations throughout all three years of your studies. You’ll also gain real-world experience during a placement in your second year.You’ll explore the diversity of individuals and the contexts in which they learn. Our aim is that you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills you need for further study or employment within the educational psychology sector – and beyond.

Modules

In year one, you'll learn the foundational concepts of education and psychology, including human development, the influence of social interactions, the importance of individual differences, how we learn, as well as how, why, and where we educate.In year two, deep-dive into scientific ways of knowing, the mind and brain, social influences, and supporting learners with diverse needs. In addition, you'll embark on an embedded professional practice placement through which you'll explore your professional identity.In your final year, advance your understanding of human development and cognition, apply your knowledge from years one and two to professional contexts. You'll engage with an in-depth research project exploring areas within the intersection of education and psychology, such as health and wellbeing.

Assessment method

Assessments vary and can include essays, group presentations, debates, examinations, research reports, portfolios, as well as more authentic forms of assessments (e.g. case studies and policy reports).We’ll provide you with regular feedback on how you're doing and give you regular guidance on how to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
  • British Psychological Society

What you will learn

In year one, you'll learn the foundational concepts of education and psychology, including human development, the influence of social interactions, the importance of individual differences, how we learn, as well as how, why, and where we educate. In year two, deep-dive into scientific ways of knowing, the mind and brain, social influences, and supporting learners with diverse needs. In addition, you'll embark on an embedded professional practice placement through which you'll explore your professional identity. In your final year, advance your understanding of human development and cognition, apply your knowledge from years one and two to professional contexts. You'll engage with an in-depth research project exploring areas within the intersection of education and psychology, such as health and wellbeing.

A local representative of Bath Spa University in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.