Psychology with Education
Entry requirements
A level
Subject specific requirements
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits, including 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit level plus GCSE Maths and Science at grade B/6 and English Language at grade C/4.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2, including at least one of the following: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language at grade 4/C and mathematics at grade 5/B. Plus one of the following at grade 5/B: physics, biology, chemistry, science or additional science. We also accept GCSE DA science (dual award) at grades 5-4/BC.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 points overall (16 at Higher Level). You must study a science at Higher Level and achieve grade 6 or above.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including maths and science
We accept science-based BTEC qualifications (with Distinctions), alongside non-performance/arts based A-levels.
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or; A in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers, including maths and science.
We will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above.
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About this course
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Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The meeting point between psychology and education represents an exciting, cutting-edge field of study with diverse approaches.
This course shows you how different approaches to education impact upon learning and development. You’ll understand how psychology can inform education, and you’ll receive a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers. These include teaching, youth work, psychology, counselling and social work.
You’ll learn from experts in education and psychology who use their research to inform their teaching, introducing you to the latest debates in educational psychology. You’ll can also conduct your own research while exploring the relationship between the two disciplines.
The course has both theoretical and practical components – you’ll benefit from opportunities to gain practical experience of working in an educational context to apply your theoretical knowledge.
Modules
Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/i427/psychology-with-education-bsc
The Uni
University of Leeds
School of Education
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