How can psychological theory be applied to support learners in a range of educational contexts? What impact do social development and emotional well-being have on educational progress and achievement? How does government policy affect young people’s education? This course explores these questions and more.

Why Education with Psychology?

• You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that can be applied to a range of roles in education, learner support, counselling and mentoring, educational psychology and more. This course is a recognised progression route on to primary teacher training.
• You’ll explore key theories and concepts related to a range of educational contexts, covering psychological, sociological, political, economic and cultural issues.
• You’ll be taught alongside students on other courses in education and social sciences, allowing for an enriched learning experience in both subject areas. The course structure enables you to choose from a wide range of modules, giving you the opportunity to develop your particular interests.
• You’ll be encouraged and supported to undertake voluntary work experience to contextualise your learning in the summer term of your first or second year.

Explore key concepts in education and psychology and gain knowledge and skills that will support your progress into roles within teaching, learner support, educational psychology, mentoring and more.

*Whilst this is a new course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course are available, 85%-87% of graduates from courses in these subject areas at Huddersfield are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates)