BSc Psychology of Education
About this course
BSc Psychology of Education, an education degree focusing on psychological theory and its applications within learning environments. Core topics include Data Analysis and Communication & Writing. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, granting eligibility for Graduate Membership upon completion. The first year covers core foundations through Developing Academic Writing and Digital Study Skills, Key Issues in Education, Foundations of psychology, and Development and childhood. The second year examines developmental processes and measurement techniques via Risk & Resilience processes in human development, Cognition & Learning: implications for school, and Data Analysis in Psychology and Education. The final year involves independent research and practical school applications through the Major Project (Psychology of Education), Current Issues in Special Educational Needs, and From Campus to Classroom: Reflective Professional Development in Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 49%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 19%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 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
- Developing Academic Writing and Digital Study Skills
- Key Issues in Education
- Foundations of psychology
- Development and childhood
- The Brain goes to school
- Exploring psychology in the classroom
- Social psychology of Education
- Research issues in psychology and education (1)
- Risk & Resilience processes in human development
- Cognition & Learning: implications for school
- Data Analysis in Psychology and Education
- Counselling and educational psychology in the professional context
- Psychological Predictors of Achievement
- Major Project (Psychology of Education)
- Current Issues in Special Educational Needs
- From Campus to Classroom: Reflective Professional Development in Schools
- Prevention science and education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology of Education at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology of Education at University of Manchester 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 of Education at University of Manchester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology of Education at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology of Education at University of Manchester 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 of Education at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.