BA Hons Education and Psychology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Liverpool Hope University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Education and Psychology at Liverpool Hope University is a three-year undergraduate program that combines an understanding of human psychology with insights into how individuals learn and how educational systems operate. It is ideal for students who want to understand behaviour and learning — whether with children, adolescents, or adults — and are interested in careers in education, counselling, youth work, social services, or roles applying psychological insight to learning and wellbeing.

Curriculum Structure (Three-Year Program)

Year 1

You begin by studying foundational psychology and education theory. In Psychology, you learn about human development, cognition, behaviour, and basic research methods. In Education, you explore what shapes learning, including personal, social, and cultural factors, and start reflecting on the purpose and value of education in society. This year builds your core knowledge in both disciplines.

Year 2

The second year deepens your understanding of psychology, including individual differences, social behaviour, developmental psychology, and research methods. In Education, you examine how learning intersects with society, exploring policy, inclusion, inequality, social background, and the broader context of education. This helps you see learning as both an individual and socially embedded process.

Year 3

In the final year, you integrate your learning and often complete a research project or dissertation linking psychology and education — for example, studying learning, development, behaviour, or wellbeing in educational settings. You apply advanced theory and research to practice, preparing for postgraduate study or careers in education, counselling, youth work, or related fields.

Focus Areas

Human behaviour and development
Cognition and learning psychology
Social and developmental psychology
Educational theory, policy, and practice
Inequality, inclusion, and social contexts of learning
Research methods and evidence-based understanding
Applying psychological insight to learning and education settings

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Understand human behaviour, cognition, and development
Critically analyse social, cultural, and personal factors influencing learning
Evaluate educational practices and their effects
Apply psychological knowledge to support learners and educational contexts
Prepare for further study or professional roles in education, counselling, social work, or related fields

Professional Alignment & Career Paths

Graduates are prepared for careers in education, youth or community support, mental-health support, social work, counselling, educational support roles, or further postgraduate training in psychology or education-related fields.

Reputation & Employability

Liverpool Hope’s combined Education and Psychology course provides both theoretical depth and practical insight, supported by research-active staff and professional development opportunities. Graduates gain transferable skills — critical thinking, communication, research, and understanding of human behaviour — which are valued across a wide range of sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This degree explores how people learn and develop, combining education theory with psychological principles. You’ll gain an understanding of cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural aspects of learning, alongside practical skills for working in educational settings.

What This Degree Covers

Foundations of Education: teaching and learning theories, curriculum development, classroom practice, and the role of education in society
Psychology Principles: cognitive development, social and emotional development, learning theories, behavioural psychology, and motivation
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion: understanding diverse learning needs and strategies to support all learners
Research Skills: qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis, observing and evaluating learning environments
Practical Experience: placements in schools, nurseries, or community education settings to apply theories in real-world contexts
Wellbeing and Development: promoting mental health, resilience, and wellbeing in educational contexts

Skills You Will Develop

Insight into child, adolescent, and adult learning processes
Knowledge of psychological principles applied to education
Ability to assess, plan, and support learning for individuals with diverse needs
Research and analytical skills for evaluating learning strategies
Communication, teamwork, and leadership skills in educational and community settings
Critical thinking and problem-solving applied to educational practice

Who This Degree Suits

This program is ideal if you:

Are interested in psychology and human behaviour alongside education
Want to understand why learners behave as they do and how to support them effectively
Are passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and supporting learners of all abilities
Enjoy practical placements and applying theory in real-world educational settings
Want a flexible foundation for careers in education, psychology, or related sectors

Career Pathways

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Learning support assistant or educational support worker
Special educational needs coordinator or support specialist
Child or adolescent development worker
Youth or community education officer
Educational psychologist assistant (with further training)
Teaching (with additional postgraduate training)
Careers in social work, counselling, or mental health support
Further study in education, psychology, or related fields

Progression & Future Opportunities

This degree combines an understanding of education with psychological principles, preparing graduates for roles that support learning, development, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Graduates often move into education support, youth work, social care, mental health support, or research, and many progress into teacher training or further postgraduate study.

Typical job roles include:

Education support worker or teaching assistant
Youth, community, or social-care practitioner
School support roles (learning support, wellbeing support)
Educational researcher or policy-support assistant
Counselling / mental health support assistant (with further training)
Roles in NGOs, health, social work, community outreach, or welfare organisations
Entry to further training for teaching, educational psychology, social care, or academic research

You’ll also benefit from:

University employability and careers support, including CV guidance, interview preparation, placements, and volunteering opportunities
Research and evidence-based training, including data analysis, critical assessment of educational and psychological theories, and applied learning
Access to specialised facilities, such as psychology labs and learning resources for experimental and observational research
Versatile career pathways, allowing work in education, health, social services, youth work, social policy, research, or further study
Strong foundation for further study, ideal if you wish to specialise in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, or community services

Further Academic Progression:

After completing BA (Hons) Education and Psychology, you could:

Enroll in a teacher-training course (PGCE or equivalent) for school-based roles or support roles
Pursue a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education Policy, Community Education, or related social-science areas
Move into specialised support or welfare work, such as youth services, mental health support, social care, community outreach, or NGO/charity work
Engage in research or policy roles in education, mental health, social justice, community wellbeing, or human behaviour studies
Become a learning support, wellbeing, or inclusion officer, working in schools, community organisations, or charitable sectors