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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Education with Psychology

University of Sussex

(3.8)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Education with Psychology course at University of Sussex.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: X1C8

Here's what University of Sussex says about its Education with Psychology course.

1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

8th in the UK for Education (The Complete University Guide 2025)

About the course

If you want to influence education practice or plan education policy, this degree is for you. And you will be able to do this with a firm understanding of psychology.

You’ll explore education in both formal and informal settings, from education in schools to universities, and community and refugee education, to arts education. You’ll study topics including:

curriculum, learning, culture and society

support for neurodivergent learners

inclusion, equalities and identities

education, democracy, social justice and global sustainability

digital education in the age of artificial intelligence.

Through your psychology modules you’ll investigate how people learn through every stage of life. You’ll learn about child development through social, biological, cognitive and clinical psychology studies. You’ll also consider the social, emotional and mental heath needs of learners. This experience will enhance your understanding of the field of education.

Our passionate academics are experts in teaching and have influenced education policy. Their diverse research specialisms include:

the role of education in conflict zones

learning in prisons

children’s literacy

how sustainability is taught across the world.

You’ll get to study education in the area that interests you, from infant schools to arts, museums and refugee education.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Source: University of Sussex

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Education

Location

Main Site | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Education studies

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£23,500 per year
International£23,500 per year

The modules you will study

See the modules you will study by year by going to the following link: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/education-with-psychology-ba

University of Sussex student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 138 reviews from University of Sussex's students and alumni
5 star
26%
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38%
3 star
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2 star
6%
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Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.

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As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team

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Ancient and not really modern

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sussex

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Education with Psychology course at University of Sussex 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

Education and teaching
Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

93%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

98%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

93%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

90%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

98%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

98%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

88%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

79%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

85%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

72%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

56%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Student information

The Education with Psychology course at University of Sussex 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.

Psychology
Education and teaching
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female87%Male13%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
Number of students145
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
None / otherC
SociologyA
English LiteratureC
HistoryA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female79%Male21%
Where students come from
International13%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
Number of students1,905
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyB
SociologyA
English LiteratureB
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Sussex graduates who took Education with Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

53%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

67%

Say it fits with future plans

53%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

12%

Business and public service associate professionals

12%

Therapy professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

9%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Education with Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sussex graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Psychology
Education and teaching

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£27.7k

Third year after graduation

£30.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£25.6k

First year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Education with Psychology.

Source: LEO

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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