4 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program
The Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology at Nebrija University is a powerful combination that equips you to understand young students' behavior, motivations, and learning processes from day one, helping you adapt teaching to their personal growth in specialized classrooms and labs. It's perfect for passionate individuals who want to excel as educators by blending child development insights with practical psychology, opening doors to innovative teaching roles.
Curriculum structure
First year (72 ECTS): You'll dive into foundational educational processes and human behavior, building a strong base in how children learn and develop in early schooling stages. Key courses like those introducing human behavior in education and basic psychology modules help you grasp students' aptitudes and classroom dynamics right away, setting the stage for personalized teaching strategies.
Second year (78 ECTS): Here, the focus shifts to deeper psychological insights and teaching adaptations, exploring motivations and attitudes of young learners. You'll study advanced modules on personality development and learning difficulties, combined with practical observation techniques, to better tailor materials to individual needs.
Third year and beyond: As you progress, emphasis grows on integrating psychology with real-world education through supervised internships in schools, where you apply theory under expert tutors from Nebrija and educational centers. Courses build on research projects advised by professors, plus the Diploma in English Professional Communication (C1 level), preparing you for global employability while honing skills in student behavior analysis and inclusive teaching.
Focus areas: Human behavior in early education, learning processes, personality development, classroom dynamics, and adaptive teaching strategies.
Learning outcomes: Master motivations of young students to customize teaching; gain practical experience via internships across all years; achieve C1 English proficiency for professional communication; develop research skills through guided projects.
Professional alignment (accreditation): Official double bachelor's degree with supervised school internships regulated by each Autonomous Community, ensuring comprehensive practical training aligned with Spain's educational standards.
Reputation (employability rankings): Ranked in Forbes Top 5 Spanish universities for teaching and internationalization; high QS Stars scores in employability, inclusiveness, and online learning—graduates thrive in education roles thanks to Nebrija's strong practical focus.
At Nebrija University, our Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology stands out because you'll dive right into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills from day one. You'll understand how young kids think, behave, and learn by combining classroom theory with practical experience on a campus equipped with specialized classrooms and laboratories designed just for Education and Psychology. This setup lets you practice adapting teaching to individual needs, observe student motivations up close, and develop tools to support their growth—all under expert guidance.
Here are some key ways you'll gain that invaluable practical edge:
- School and professional internships in real educational centers, starting in your first courses and running throughout the program, supervised by university tutors, the Education department, and on-site mentors to blend theory with everyday teaching scenarios.
- Research projects where you tackle topics in education or psychology, guided by department professors (and sometimes industry pros), choosing from offered options to deepen your skills in methodology, innovation, and educational research.
- Access to the campus's dedicated laboratories and classrooms for Education and Psychology, perfect for hands-on experiments in child development, behavior observation, and teaching innovation.
Imagine stepping into classrooms confident and ready—that's the Nebrija advantage, backed by our top rankings in teaching, employability, and internationalization from Forbes and QS Stars. Applying is straightforward and opens doors to a career where you truly make a difference. Ready to take the next step? Let's chat about your application today.
The Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology at Nebrija University prepares students to become skilled education professionals with a strong understanding of child development, learning processes, and human behaviour. By combining teaching knowledge with psychological expertise, graduates gain a distinctive profile that enables them to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development in schools and other educational environments. The programme provides practical experience and prepares students for careers where education and psychology come together.
Typical career roles include:
Primary School Teacher
Educational Psychologist
School Counsellor or Learning Support Specialist
Child Development Specialist
This career preparation is supported by:
Nebrija University supports students’ employability through its Careers Department, offering personalised career guidance, CV preparation, interview training, internship support, and access to professional opportunities.
Students gain practical experience through internships and real-world projects, allowing them to apply educational strategies and psychological knowledge in professional settings.
The programme is delivered at Nebrija’s Campus of Languages, Education and Psychology in Madrid, providing specialised learning spaces for education and psychology training.
The university maintains a strong professional network with thousands of collaboration agreements, creating opportunities for internships, industry connections, and career development.
Nebrija University has been recognised for its strong graduate employability outcomes, highlighting its focus on preparing students for successful professional careers.
Graduates can explore opportunities in schools, educational centres, child development services, psychological support programmes, social organisations, and educational innovation projects.
Nebrija University does not publish specific employment rates or salary figures for graduates of the Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology.
The combination of two official degrees provides long-term career value, giving graduates flexibility to work across education, psychology, and child development fields.
Further Academic Progression:
After completing the Double Degree in Primary Education + Psychology, graduates can continue their studies through specialised master’s programmes in areas such as Educational Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Special Education, Learning Difficulties, or Educational Leadership. Students interested in research or advanced academic careers can also pursue doctoral studies in education, psychology, or related fields to further develop expertise in learning, child development, and educational innovation.



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