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BA(Hons) Education with Psychology

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBC-BCCat A Level.

112-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

Meritat T Level

DMM-MMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules:

  • Theories and Strategies for Learning

  • Issues in Contemporary Education

  • Child Development

  • Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality

  • Introducing Counselling Theory

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Safeguarding Children and Young People

  • Philosophical Approaches to Education

  • Social Psychology and Personality

  • Developmental Psychology

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Psychology and the World of Work

  • The Psychology of Victimisation and Survivorship

  • Advanced Theories of Counselling

  • Contemporary Debates in Gender and Sexuality

3 Year 3

Core modules:

  • Research Methodologies

  • Students must select either Specialist Block A or B:

  • Specialist Block A:

Core module:

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Supporting Learning in Young Children

  • Health and Wellbeing

  • Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years

  • Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education

  • Specialist Block B:

Core module:

  • Psychology of Education

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Behaviourism and Positive Behaviour Change

  • Psychology of Health and Wellbeing

  • Personal Relationships

  • States of Consciousness

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

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