BSc Education and Psychology,
About this course
BSc in Psychology and Education, exploring how psychological principles apply within educational contexts. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods, supporting investigation of teaching and learning processes. The course includes a work placement module, providing practical experience in educational or psychological settings. Modules address brain and behaviour alongside additional learning needs, reflecting the programme's coverage of inclusive education.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 57%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- What is Teaching and Learning?
- Introduction to Cognitive and Clinical Psychology
- Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
- Child Development
- Philosophy and Theory in Education
- Professional Development, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Datblygiad Proffesiynol, Dulliau Ymchwil ac Ystadegau mewn Seicoleg
- Introduction to Psychological Academic Skills, Methods and Analysis
- Sgiliau Academaidd a Chysyniadau Sylfaenol mewn Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil
- Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Brain and Behaviour
- Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education
- Changing Narratives in Education: Race, Gender & Sexuality
- Cognition II: Higher Level Processes
- Psychological Research Methods I
- Dulliau Ymchwil Seicolegol I
- Social and Developmental Influences on Behaviour
- Equity, Equality and Diversity in Education
- Education Policy and Values
- Employability skills and work placement
- Sgiliau cyflogadwyedd a lleoliad gwaith
- Working in Partnership and Leading Others
- The Social and Cultural Context of Childhood
- Children, animals and education: theory, practice, and possibility
- Psychology Work Placement Module
- Systematic Reviews in Psychology
- Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
- Evolutionary Perspectives on Psychology
- Understanding Neurodiversity
- Cognitive Neuroscience in Clinical and Forensic Settings
- Introduction to Environmental Psychology
- Learning, Psychopathology and Gambling
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Psychology of the Food System
- Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
- Independent Research Project for Joint Honours
- Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol ar gyfer Cydanrhydedd
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Education and Psychology, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Education and Psychology, at Swansea University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Education and Psychology, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Education and Psychology, at Swansea University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Education and Psychology, at Swansea University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.