BA Education Studies - Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education Studies - Psychology, a psychology and education degree examining how psychological theory connects to learning and educational practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society is available, and students may apply to undertake a placement year or study abroad at an overseas partner institution, extending the degree from three to four years for successful applicants. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to Psychological Research, Foundations of Psychology in Education, Education in Question, and Introduction to Psychology 2: Social and Developmental Psychology, addressing research design, statistical techniques, educational inquiry and learner differences. The second year builds research capability through Researching Education and Advanced Research Methods and Statistics, while Social and Developmental Psychology and Cognitive and Biological Psychology develop theoretical understanding of key psychological domains. The final year centres on the compulsory Dissertation and Psychology Project modules, where students plan and complete supervised independent research reported in written form, alongside Education Reimagined and Individual Differences and Mental Health. Optional modules have previously included Education, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Understanding the Arts in Education, The Social Life of Education, and Evidence and Educational Policy.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 with 665 in higher level subjects.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 55%: 30 offers from 55 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 91%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 45%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Encountering Educational Research
- Foundations of Psychology in Education
- Education in Question
- Introduction to Psychology 2: Social and Developmental Psychology
- Researching Education
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- Dissertation
- Education Reimagined
- Individual Differences and Mental Health
- Psychology Project
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University?
55% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 30 offers from 55 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education Studies - Psychology at Durham University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.