BSc Psychology in Education
About this course
BSc in Psychology in Education, an education degree focused on psychological research methods to interpret human behaviour in educational settings. The course holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society, ensuring graduates are eligible to apply for professional training as a psychologist. Students may complete an optional placement unit named Education in Practice, gaining practical experience in schools, charities or community organisations.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDM in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 38%: 80 offers from 210 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £33,000. The £21,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education at University of Bristol do next?
95% 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 Bristol?
91% 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 Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology in Education at University of Bristol?
38% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 80 offers from 210 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology in Education at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology in Education at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.