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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Biology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Chemistry | E |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Biology | D |
| Sociology | B |
| Business Studies | C |
| Chemistry | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C813
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) course.
Course information Through teaching that’s inspired by research and professional practice expertise, you’ll cover a range of psychological subjects designed to build knowledge and understanding of how to apply theory and research with an educational psychology focus.
Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) at BU?
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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
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Develop key transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice
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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
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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
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Benefit from the Psychology Department’s collaborations with the educational system, the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, industrial partners and local communities and charitable trusts
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Participate in practical activities, interactive assessments, coursework, and research using state-of-the-art facilities.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Educational psychology
• Psychology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
The modules you will study
During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Applied Sciences; Academic and Professional Study Skills; Introduction to Biology; Introduction to Psychology; Mathematics in Science; and Foundation Year Project.
Year 1 units: The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry; Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology; Introduction to Educational Psychology; Biological and Cognitive Psychology; You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1; Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1
Bournemouth University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
1 year ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
1 year ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
1 year ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
1 year ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
1 year ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
79%
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Teaching on my course
79%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
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Learning opportunities
74%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
68%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
55%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
low
Academic support
76%
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Academic support
76%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
82%
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Learning resources
82%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
63%
low
Student voice
63%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
72%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
53%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
70%
low
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
61%
low
Student voice
61%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
The Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) at Bournemouth University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology in Education (with Foundation Year option).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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