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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Nottingham Trent UniversityProgram Overview:
This three-year interdisciplinary program combines the study of educational theory and practice with key psychological concepts. It is ideal for students interested in exploring how people learn, how development influences education, and how psychology can inform and improve educational systems and outcomes.
Curriculum Structure
Year One
You’ll begin with core modules such as Introduction to Education Studies, Foundations in Psychology, and Child and Adolescent Development. These lay the groundwork for understanding human behaviour and learning in educational contexts.
Year Two
Modules expand into Educational Policy and Practice, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Inclusion and Diversity in Education, and Research Methods. The focus sharpens on how psychological science supports inclusive and effective teaching and learning.
Year Three
In your final year, you’ll undertake an Independent Research Project and explore specialized areas like Psychology of Learning, Education and Mental Health, or Global Perspectives in Education.
Focus areas:
Developmental psychology, educational theory, inclusion and diversity, learning and cognition, education policy.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates will be equipped to understand and evaluate psychological and educational research, address issues of equality and learning needs in classrooms, and apply theory to practical educational challenges.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
While this course does not confer British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, it serves as a strong foundation for postgraduate training in education, psychology, or social work.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Nottingham Trent is known for strong education and psychology departments, with graduates pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, early childhood development, youth work, and educational policy.
This interdisciplinary BA combines education theory with psychological perspectives, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world relevance throughout all three years.
Key practical experiences include:
Graduates gain a powerful interdisciplinary foundation, enabling careers that span education, welfare, research, and mental health support.
Typical roles include:
Education Researcher, Community Education Officer, Social Worker, Education Policy Advisor, Clinical Psychologist*
*Note: Further psychology conversion or postgraduate training is required for clinical roles
Career and academic support includes:
Further Academic Progression
Graduates often move on to postgraduate study or professional training in education, psychology, social policy, and related fields, supported by NTU’s established pathways and professional accreditation assistance.
IELTS: 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each componentClearing requirements From 80 UCAS tariff points from up to 4 qualifications.Teaching professional (after completion of PGCE or equivalent)Education researcherEducation administratorCommunity education officerCharity education officerCharities or government organisation workerSocial worker or social care worker (with further training)Community outreach coordinatorClinical psychologist (with further postgraduate study)School or youth support roles (egpastoral managercareers advisor)
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