BA Education and Psychology
About this course
BA in Psychology and Education, jointly examining how psychological processes intersect with educational theory and practice. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, policy analysis, critical and analytical thinking, and a global comparative perspective on education. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, qualifying graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. A school placement and a final-year independent research project are completed as part of the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB Some preference is given for science A levels, including Psychology. IB: 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 38%
- Gained a higher qualification: 58%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 99%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 87%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 10%
- South East: 71%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 37%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 52%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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
- Education for Inclusion
- Exploring Educational Practice
- Learning about Learning
- Debates in Mental Health
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- The Person and the Brain
- Becoming an Educator
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Development across the Lifespan
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Learning Gender: exploring the links between gender, education and society
- Global Perspectives in Education and Sustainability
- University-wide modules / Languages for All
- Development of Transferable Skills through a School Placement
- Project
- Providing Children's Services
- Deafness and Blindness in Education
- Growing Up Human: Early Childhood Development and Educational Futures
- Examining Educational Policy
- Neurodevelopmental Differences
- Memory, Mind and Brain
- Developmental Psychopathology
- University-wide modules/Languages for All
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading 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 BA Education and Psychology at University of Reading?
38% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.