Education and Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Explore the rigorous, scientific study of education alongside the core topics of a psychology degree. -Explore key topics like social justice and inclusion, digital literacy and international perspectives

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Work placements and study abroad opportunities

Join a unique programme combining the world-class research-led teaching you expect from a Russell Group University and accreditation from the British Psychological Society, a hallmark of quality to employers. You’ll gain the scientific research skills you need to critique educational policy alongside influential academics. Your modules will be underpinned by world-leading research from the Institute for Equity and Effectiveness in Education (IE3), one of the country’s leading institutes for education research. You’ll be supported to contribute your unique perspective as you explore complex issues such as inclusion and digital literacy as well as fundamentals of psychology, covering UK and International contexts. Specialist modules and career-enhancing employability workshops will prepare you for your future in education and psychology-related fields or roles in a variety of sectors, and allows further study such as PGCEs, CBT training, or masters and PhD’s in either Education or Psychology."

Modules

On our Education & Psychology course you will explore how education evolves, how people learn, and how they behave in educational settings.Some of the modules you may study include Behavioural Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology in Education; and Leading and Managing in EducationFor further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/education-psychology-degree-bsc

Assessment method

We’ll assess you using: -lectures -classes and tutorials -coursework -individual and group projects -independent learning (studying on your own) Your assessment breakdown, year by year: Year 1 Written exam - 45% Practical exam - 1% Coursework - 54% Year 2 Written exam - 39% Practical exam - 6% Coursework - 55% Year 3 Written exam - 22% Practical exam - 9% Coursework - 69%

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society

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On our Education & Psychology course you will explore how education evolves, how people learn, and how they behave in educational settings. Some of the modules you may study include Behavioural Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology in Education; and Leading and Managing in Education For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/education-psychology-degree-bsc