Education with Psychology BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield

How can psychological theory be applied to support learners in a range of educational contexts? What impact do social development and emotional well-being have on educational progress and achievement? How does government policy affect young people’s education? This course explores these questions and more.

• You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of roles in education, learner support, counselling and mentoring, educational psychology and more. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training.
• You’ll explore key theories and concepts related to a range of educational contexts, covering psychological, sociological, political, economic and cultural issues.
• You’ll be taught alongside students on other courses in education and social sciences, allowing for an enriched learning experience in both subject areas. The course structure enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, giving you the opportunity to develop your particular interests.
• You’ll be encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work experience to contextualise your learning in the summer term of your first or second year.

• We’re 6th in the UK for Education in the Guardian University Guide 2020.
• We scored 91.65% for overall satisfaction for Academic Studies in Education in the National Student Survey 2019. That’s above the national average of 85.75% for our subject area.
• You will be taught by research-active staff who draw on their own publications and professional experience to contextualise their teaching.
• We have a wide range of postgraduate opportunities through our teacher training routes and Master’s courses in education and psychology.