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Program Overview:
This degree combines psychology and education to explore how people learn and develop. It’s perfect for students passionate about applying psychological principles to educational settings and understanding learning processes.
Curriculum Structure
First Year
In the first year, you’ll gain a broad introduction to psychology and education. Core modules include Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Research Methods, and Foundations of Education, helping you build essential knowledge and skills for scientific inquiry and educational theory.
Second Year
The second year focuses on deeper psychological concepts and educational applications. You will study Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Educational Psychology, which explore learning, development, and mental processes across different ages. This year also strengthens your research abilities through Research Methods in Psychology.
Third Year
Your final year emphasizes applied psychology and independent research. You’ll take advanced modules like Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Psychology of Education, alongside conducting a major Research Project that integrates your learning and prepares you for professional practice or further study.
Focus areas:
Psychological theories, learning and development, education, research methods, special educational needs.
Learning outcomes:
Apply psychological principles to education, conduct and interpret research, understand developmental stages, address educational challenges.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this program supports progression towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Reputation (employability rankings):
University of Leeds ranks among the top 10 UK universities for Psychology (Guardian 2024), with strong graduate employment in education, research, and psychology-related careers.
At Leeds, you won’t just study theories—you’ll apply psychology directly to educational settings. From practical workshops to real-world case studies, you’ll build skills in observation, assessment, and educational intervention. The program combines psychology labs with education-focused experiences to prepare you for diverse career paths.
Here’s what practical learning looks like at Leeds:
Graduates from this program are well-prepared for roles in education, psychology, and beyond. Many pursue further training or enter jobs supporting learning, mental health, and development.
Typical roles include:
Educational Psychologist Assistant, Learning Support Coordinator, Youth Worker, Research Assistant
You’ll benefit from:
Further Academic Progression:
Many students continue with postgraduate studies such as a Doctorate in Educational Psychology, MSc in Child Development, or specialist teaching qualifications, supported by Leeds’ graduate programs and research centers.
A-level: AAB in one or more of psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computingIELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component.To enrol on this course, you will need to have a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent by 30 September in the year you start the courseIB: 35 points overall (16 at Higher Level). You must study a science at Higher Level and achieve grade 6 or above.Work Placement is MandatoryEducational psychologistSchool counselorSpecial educational needs coordinator (SENCO)Child psychologistTeaching assistantEducational consultantMental health support workerYouth workerResearch assistant in education or psychologyBehavioral therapist
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