BSc Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, combining the scientific study of psychology with education. Core topics include Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes an applied placement year. Students complete a final-year dissertation researching a topic of their choice.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 72 UCAS points for entry on to this course. UCAS Tariff points can be made up from a range of qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Caring personal services: 13%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology, Self and Society
- Psychological Research Methods
- Introduction to Education 1: Educational Challenges
- Introduction to Education 2: Systems of Learning
- Cognitive & Developmental Psychology
- Biological Psychology & Research Inquiry
- Becoming an Educational Professional
- Educational Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Applied Psychology Placement
- Dissertation (Final Year Project)
- Social & Applied Psychology
- Specialist Options in Psychology
- Cognition & Wellbeing
- Forensic Psychology
- Perception & Action in Training & Rehabilitation
- Psychology of Addiction
- Psychology of Aesthetics & the Arts
- Psychological Interventions
- Future Challenges in Psychology
- Advanced Psychology Option 1 (Semester 1)
- Applied Developmental Psychology
- Human Memory
- Psychology of Peace & Conflict
- Advanced Psychology Option 2 (Semester 2)
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Counselling Theory & Practice
- Identity, Self & Society
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University do next?
83% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
86% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope 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 (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope 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 BSc Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.