BSc Psychology in Education
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Education, an undergraduate degree in Psychology in Education BSc and Education. Core topics include Research Methods. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules such as Contemporary Issues in Education, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Developmental Psychology, and Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1. The second year builds upon this knowledge with modules including Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Individual Differences and Learning, and Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2. The final year involves independent research culminating in the Dissertation: Psychology in Education, alongside optional study in areas like Adolescence: Mind and Brain, Children as Citizens, and The Neurobiology of Mental Illness.
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 40%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Other Educational Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 59%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Education
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
- Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
- Individual Differences and Learning
- Equality and Diversity: Children, Families and Society
- Young People and Social Change
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Individual Differences and Learning
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
- Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
- Social Psychology and Learning
- Dissertation: Psychology in Education
- Placement
- Adolescence: Mind and Brain
- Children as Citizens
- Critical Approaches to Psychology in Education
- Identity, Politics and Everyday Life
- Language and Literacy in Education
- Reclaiming Education: Past, Present and Futures
- Understanding Mental Health in Education Contexts
- What Motivates You?
- The Neurobiology of Mental Illness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology in Education at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.