BSc Honours Psychology with Education

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Middlesex University Dubai

Program Overview

BSc Honours in Psychology with Education at Middlesex University – This program is a 3-year undergraduate course that transcends the chasm between an understanding of the human mind and the theory of teaching and learning. It aims to prepare students with a strong base in psychological theory as well as educational practice while investigating opportunities leading to career paths in teaching, mental health, care services, and more. It's appropriate for students who have a concern with how psychological insight can be applied to improve educational achievement and learner well-being.

Curriculum Structure:

Middlesex's Psychology with Education course combines the essential theoretical knowledge with practice. The curriculum includes:

Core Psychology Modules: Including cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and research methods.
Education-Focused Modules: Including learning theories, educational policy, inclusive education, and teaching practices.
Independent Research Experience: Independent research projects are undertaken by students, developing the expertise of data analysis and academic writing.
Optional Units: Mental health, special educational needs, and early childhood development modules allow individualised learning pathways.
Final Year Project: A supervised dissertation or applied research project, often related to real educational settings or psychological concerns.

Accreditation

The course is BPS-accredited, so graduates are entitled to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) — an important first step towards further professional training in psychology.

Campus Location:

Middlesex University is based in Hendon, North London, with an exciting, cosmopolitan campus that offers modern facilities, expert staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds. Both the Faculties of Psychology and Education are based on the central campus, offering students comfortably equipped laboratories, study spaces, and academic facilities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Middlesex emphasizes experiential learning and offers a variety of ways through which students can engage in practice:

Work-Based Learning: Opportunities are provided for placements in schools, youth services, or educational charities whereby students can apply classroom learning to real-world professional practice.
Research Participation: Students are provided with opportunities to assist faculty research projects, as well as carry out independent research developing both academic and analytical capabilities.
Volunteering and Community Engagement: Students are encouraged to participate in outreach activities and mentoring schemes, which develop interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
Psychology and Education Societies: Workshops, guest lectures to take forward in more detail and work on in tandem psychology and education societies.
Study Abroad: Student exchange schemes as an optional facility through Middlesex's international connections, studying education and psychology abroad and from a new perspective.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Middlesex University's Career and Employability Service provides:
• Individualized career guidance on future planning
• CV writing, applications, interview skills workshops
• Career counseling and interview rehearsals
• Possibilities for career fairs, employer events, and professional networking with education and psychology professionals

Employability:

Graduates of the Psychology with Education program are predisposed to a wide variety of professions. A substantial percentage of the group become Assistant Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Learning Support Assistants, Counsellors, Social Workers, Teachers, and so forth. The program also is an outstanding base for careers in NGOs, youth services, and community development.

Higher Academic Advancement:

Postgraduate courses in the form of a Master's in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Social Work, or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) can be taken to become a certified instructor. Graduates are also equipped to enter specialized domains like child development, special education, or mental health counseling.


 

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

BBB
2.8
24 - 28
70

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6.0
72

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Social Worker
  • Support Worker
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Teacher
  • Academic/Researcher
  • Rehabilitation Associate
  • Social Therapist
  • Business/Management roles (e
  • g
  • Business Manager)
  • Market Researcher
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Sports Coach

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