BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education with Foundation Year with Placement

Bournemouth University

Through research-inspired teaching and professional practice expertise, you’ll gain knowledge and understanding of how to apply psychological principles in an educational context. Develop a well-founded knowledge and critical understanding of the mind and behaviour through learning about all areas of Psychology with an Educational Psychology focus. Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice. Opportunity to take an optional summer 4-week or year-long 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and develop a network of professional contacts. Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme – a number of our students have published work with members of the staff in the Department of Psychology. Benefit from the Psychology department’s collaborations with local educational professionals (including Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and staff from mainstream and SEND schools), who will offer guest lectures on this course. Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.