BA Education with Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Psychology and Education, exploring the psychological factors that shape learning and wellbeing. Core topics include data analysis, project management, policy analysis and entrepreneurship. The programme examines emotional development, motivation and relationships across educational settings. In the final year, students undertake an empirical research or policy-based project and complete a period of voluntary work placement.
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 78%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Planning Your Final Year Project
- Final Year Project
- Health and Wellbeing
- Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
- Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Education
- Psychological Difficulties and Clinical Psychology
- Personal Relationships
- Psychology of Education
- The Science of Living Well
- Theories and Strategies for Learning
- Contemporary Childhoods
- Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development
- Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality
- Introducing Counselling Theory
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Philosophical Approaches to Education
- Social Psychology and Personality
- Developmental Psychology and Professional Development
- Advanced Theories of Counselling
- Contemporary Debates in Gender and Sexuality
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education with Psychology at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Education with Psychology at University of Huddersfield do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education with Psychology at University of Huddersfield?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education with Psychology at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education with Psychology at University of Huddersfield?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.