BSc Psychology in Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Psychology in Education. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional 4-week summer placement or 30-week year-long placement is available. The final-year Psychology Project involves designing and conducting original research using laboratory equipment such as EEG and eye-tracking.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 114 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 255 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 30%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Mind and Brain 1
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mind and Brain 2
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 2
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 2
- Applying Psychological Theories to Educational Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Well-Being and Resilience in Schools
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Investigative Forensic Psychology
- Emotions, Mental Health and Affective Neuroscience
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Mind Over Matter in Medicine
- Forensic Applications for Face Processing
- Health Psychology
- Cultural Psychology
- Current Trends in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
- Counselling Psychology
- Psychology of Cybercrime
- Psychology of Social Media and Videogames
- Neuroimaging
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology in Education at Bournemouth University?
82% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology in Education at Bournemouth University 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 Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology in Education at Bournemouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.