BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology in Education, combining psychological perspectives with specialist knowledge of additional learning needs. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. A supervised Independent Research Project in the final year involves designing and implementing an original study. The programme includes placement experience in a range of educational environments such as special schools and mainstream specialist provision.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 A level: Minimum three A levels to include grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: MMM IB: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- The Developing Child
- Empowering and Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Additional Learning Needs and Inclusive Practice
- Engaging with Learning and Research
- The Nature of Education
- Thinking and Learning
- Supporting Communication and Behavioural Needs
- Neurodiversity in Education
- Empirical Research Methods
- Equity and Social Justice in Education
- Mental Health in Education
- Issues and Debates in ALN and Disability
- Applying Neuroscience to Education
- Creativity and Innovation in Education
- Independent Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £29,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Education, Psychology & Special Educational Needs at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.