Course Overview

This Joint Honours course will allow you to explore the two closely interwoven fields of education and psychology. At the same time, you'll develop transferable skills that will boost your employability. Education Studies at Worcester allows will teach you about the development of modern education and how education differs across the world. You'll also learn about education from diverse settings, from Forest Schools to the inner city, and from young minds to lifelong learning. Psychology is a subject with many facets €“ and at Worcester, you can explore whatever interests you most. From developmental or educational psychology to cognitive and social psychology.

The Education Studies degree is an excellent route for progression to PGCE courses at Worcester and other providers. If you achieve a 2:1 or above you will be guaranteed an interview for teacher training (Primary) at Worcester provided you meet the various national pre-requisites for the course. As well as going on to become successful teachers other students move into areas such as learning support, child mentoring, and welfare, and become training officers in the private sector.

A degree in Psychology is highly favored by employers, giving you an excellent advantage in the job market. Previous graduates have gone into roles as diverse as management, human resources, teaching, and healthcare or art therapy. During your studies with us, you will learn and develop a broad range of transferable skills. An important part of this learning process is the ability to reflect upon your own experiences; an aspect of practice engaged in by all professional psychologists.

General Eligibility

96 UCAS Tariff points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 7 with no element below 6.5