Education and Psychology

University of Southampton

Join a unique programme combining the world-class research-led teaching you expect from a Russell Group University and accreditation from the British Psychological Society, a hallmark of quality to employers. The University of Southampton is ranked in the **top 5 for Education** and **top 10 for Psychology** in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026 and Guardian University Guide 2026). You’ll gain the scientific research skills you need to critique educational policy alongside influential academics. Your modules will be underpinned by world-leading research from the Institute for Equity and Effectiveness in Education (IE3), one of the country’s leading institutes for education research. You’ll be supported to contribute your unique perspective as you explore complex issues such as inclusion and digital literacy as well as fundamentals of psychology, covering UK and International contexts. Specialist modules and career-enhancing employability workshops will prepare you for your future in education and psychology-related fields or roles in a variety of sectors, and allows further study such as PGCEs, CBT training, or masters and PhD’s in either Education or Psychology.Our graduates earn an average of **£39,700 with over 95% in employment or further study within 15 months** of graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23, published 2025).

Southampton Education School