Psychology with Education Studies

UCAS code: C8X3

Here's what De Montfort University says about its Psychology with Education Studies course.

Psychology is the study of the mind and how it shapes behaviour. On this course, you'll explore human behavior using scientific methods like observation, testing, and measurement to understand why people act the way they do. You’ll also study the history of education in the UK and explore modern issues like social class, race, ethnicity, and social justice in education.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.

• BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), setting you on the path to becoming a chartered psychologist.

• Focused learning

  are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.

• Personalise your course

  from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your degree with your career goals.

• Authentic facilities: Dedicated labs, research spaces, and the latest analysis software.

• Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.

• Global experience

  abroad with DMU Global, with recent trips to Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

FIRST YEAr: Block 1: Professional Skills for Psychologists Block 2: Core Areas and Research Methods 1 Block 3: Childhood, Social Justice and Education Block 4: Core Areas and Research Methods 2

SECOND YEAR Block 1: Mind, Brain and Behaviour Block 2: Psychology across the Lifespan Block 3: Elective Module: Psychology and Mental Health or Psychology of Social Problems Block 3: Cultural and Technological Transformations in Education Block 4: Personality and Social Psychology

THIRD YEAR Core modules:

Block 1: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology Block 1: Employability Skills and Psychology Block 2: choose one optional module from: Counselling Psychology Cognitive Neuropsychology Wellbeing and Positive Psychology Introduction to Data Science for Psychologists Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives Psychology of Addiction Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice Block 3: choose one optional module from: Gender and Education Adult Learners and Lifelong Learning Block 4: Psychology Project

Assessment combines various methods including:

• Essays
• Written exams
• Multiple choice exams
• Presentations
• Podcasts
• Portfolios
• Critical reviews As well as more innovative methods such as research reports, critical reviews of research papers and portfolio assignments, in your final year you will also complete a 6000-8000 word dissertation.