Psychology and Education - BSc (Hons) drafted draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-06-01 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2023-10-16 |
Program Overview
Course overview
Overview
Our Psychology and Education BPS accredited degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the mind and behaviour to examine how young children and adolescents learn and develop within an educational setting. You will explore a range of topics that focus on how psychology impacts everyday life including biological bases of behaviour, cognition, individual differences, human social interaction and lifespan development. To bring your learning to life, you will design and conduct your own psychological studies in our state-of-the art laboratories, for example conducting experiments or designing surveys.
Education modules have a strong focus on contemporary issues in education and policy making. You will consider topics including education's relationship to the economy, the nature of learning, childhood and educational inclusion, as well as the history of education.
In your final year you will have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your career aspirations or interests by choosing from a range of optional modules such as: Psychology of Climate Change, Health and Disease, Models of Cognition, and Race, Politics and Education.
You will also work on a final year project. This is an exciting opportunity to conduct a piece of research on a topic of your choice. You will work with an academic supervisor to develop a scientific research question you can address.
Examples of student projects from previous years include:
Bullying in higher education
Factors affecting attainment
Disabled students experiences of education
Self-efficacy and growth mindsets
Students perceptions of teacher's humour
Summer research assistantship
Our summer research assistantship scheme is a paid opportunity during your second or third year that enables you to work alongside a member of staff on a research project. The experience and skills you will develop, such as data analysis, can really help you stand out from the crowd when applying for employment or postgraduate study. Please note there is an application process for this scheme and the number of projects available will vary each year.
Study abroad
In between years two and three of your studies you can choose to spend a semester or year studying abroad. This exciting opportunity enable you to understand your field from different cultural perspectives and to establish international networks. It also shows you have the personal attributes to embrace new experiences which can enhance your employability. We offer exchange opportunities with a wide variety of partner institutions.
Student support
We pride ourselves on our multi-layered student support structure. You will have access to an academic mentor, academic support team, disability officer and careers tutor. A member of Keele’s Student Experience and Support team will also be dedicated to the School of Psychology if you need any additional support, or someone to talk to, whether about your degree programme or life outside of your studies.
In addition to the school's support offering, Keele Student Services is also your one-stop-shop for information and support. The team can offer guidance on a range of areas including;
Societies
We have a wealth of student-led societies at Keele which cover a diverse range of interests. Joining a society related to psychology is a great opportunity to continue to develop your skills away from your studies. This is another excellent way of demonstrating your genuine interest for the area and can be beneficial when it comes to applying for graduate roles. We have around 120 societies at Keele including a Psychology Society.