BSc Psychology with Child Development
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Child Development is an undergraduate degree exploring the psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of growth and human behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students can choose to study an optional foundation year before progressing to the main degree programme. Year 0 focuses on building academic and professional competencies through modules such as Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, and Media and Communication Skills. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts via Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth), Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Psychology in Applied Contexts, and Researching with Small Samples. Year 2 advances these themes with Individual Differences and Applications, Psychological Research Methods, Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, and Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology, alongside optional studies like Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, and Clinical and Community Psychology. The final year involves core investigations such as the Developmental Psychology Research Project, Advanced Developmental Psychology, and Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth), with further optional modules including Addiction, Advanced Forensic Psychology, and Health Psychology.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- 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%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 69%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Thinking like a Future Psychologist
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Individual Differences and Applications
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
- Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)
- Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Identity and Society
- Difficulties and Differences across Development
- Clinical and Community Psychology
- Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching
- Psychology and the Environment
- Topics in Cyberpsychology
- The Psychology of Mental Health - Difficulties in Adulthood
- Applying Psychology in Organisations
- Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement (Mental Wealth)
- Developmental Psychology Research Project
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Addiction
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Choice
- Psychology of Belief
- Psychology of Emotion
- Occupational Psychology
- Applied Cyberpsychology
- Applied Evolutionary Psychology - Cognition, Culture, and Behaviour Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Developmental psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Child Development at University of East London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.