Psychology and Education Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

Accredited by the British Psychological Society this exciting new degree brings together the best of Psychology and Education Studies Youll be taught by experts conducting influential studies and deepen your understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE Boost your employability Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas making you a more versatile graduate What you will study This is an intellectually stimulating course with research at its heart designed to help you become an effective skilled and forwardthinking psychologist whilst making you an authority on education and educational equality Youll bring together perspectives from history psychology sociology and philosophy to explore the role of education in society and examine how moral and social issues shape learning Youll be taught by expert staff who are conducting influential studies from mental health and wellbeing to diversity and pastoral care And youll have guest lectures by worldclass researchers Youll also conduct your own research and be able to contribute to cuttingedge psychological research projects at the University Accredited by the British Psychological Society BPS This course is accredited by the BPS if you choose to major in Psychology and complete the creditbearing modules This shows we have met BPS standards for delivering a highstandard of psychology education and student development This accreditation means you can apply for BPS student membership offering you networking opportunities discounts access to academic journals events and elearning Specialist facilities Our Psychology and Education Studies facilities are used for both teaching and research They include computing labs with specialist software for designing experiments and research Youll use a range of psychological recording equipment such as the latest eyetracker equipment for analysing eye movement and our Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children We also have wellresourced lecture theatres seminar rooms and social learning spaces You will have use of our Forest School a dedicated space that offers children opportunities to develop their confidence through handson learning experiences in a natural environment It promotes a childcentred approach to learning interweaved with the everchanging landscape of the natural world HOW YOULL LEARN You will learn from lecturers and tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are carrying out research designed to offer fresh perspectives on issues that are significant at every stage of life and the future of education You will learn through lectures seminars multimedia presentations online collaboration guest lectures and class debates Quality inspectors have commended us for being at the forefront of technologyenhanced learning in Psychology YOUR CAREER Psychology and Education Studies opens doors to many different sectors and professions anywhere an understanding of people is valued so your career options will be broad Psychology and Education Studies graduates have gone on to roles in psychologicalscientificclinical research mental health support and management occupationaleducationalforensicclinical psychology higherlevel teaching assistants welfare childprotection officers earlyyears practitioners care assistants and communitylearning facilitators STUDY OPTIONS On the Joint Honours programme there are different pathways of study available You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways

Joint Honours