Program Overview

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BSc Psychology in Education (X301)

2026 entry | view 2025 entry

Course summary

The BSc Psychology in Education is an applied psychology degree using psychological research methods to understand and interpret social and human behaviour in the context of education.

As with our BSc Education Studies, education is conceptualised as lifelong and in many different contexts.

The British Psychological Society accreditation means that successful students are eligible to apply for professional training as a psychologist.

Students acquire valuable skills spanning two rapidly changing disciplines that inform each other. You will apply psychological theory and research to real-life educational settings involving children, young people, and adults.

The course currently includes an optional placement unit, Education in Practice, where you will have the opportunity to connect your academic learning with the practice of education on a placement within a school, community organisation, charity, museum, or other relevant organisation.

Lectures, workshops, seminars, discussions, guided independent study and tutorials offer a well-rounded, evidence-based and flexible basis for professional development. Seminars and workshop activities encourage you to collaborate with others, while individual and group presentations help you develop confidence in conveying your arguments and ideas.

A BSc in Psychology in Education offers undergraduates a diverse range of career opportunities that blend psychological principles with educational settings. Graduates can pursue roles in educational psychology, working with students to support learning and mental well-being or become child development specialists, helping to design educational programmes tailored to learning needs.

Other pathways include teaching, educational consultancy, and roles in not-for-profit organisations focusing on child well-being and advocacy. Graduates may also choose to further their studies, progressing into specialised areas such as counselling, research, or clinical psychology.

This course is available as a four-year degree, including a year studying in English at a partner institution overseas. To find out more, visit BSc Psychology in Education with Study Abroad.

Accreditations

Our Psychology in Education BSc is accredited by BPS.

Overview

Typical offer

• A-level standard offer: ABB
• A-level contextual offer: BBC
• Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.

Programme duration

• 3 year(s) full-time.
• Part-time study is not available for this course

Application method

• UCAS (Code: X301)

Location

• Clifton campus

Fees

• £9,535 per year, home students
• £24800 per year, international students
• More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.

Fees quoted are for 2025 entry only. Fees for 2026 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2025.

Course structure

Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.

Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

A-level standard offer

• ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

A-level contextual offer

• BBC including B in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

BTEC

• DDM in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer

• 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

European Baccalaureate

• 77% overall, with 8.0 in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

Scottish Qualifications Authority

• Advanced Higher: AB including an essay-based subject, and Standard Higher: AABBB. Essay-based subjects include:
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art and Design (all pathways)
  • Business Studies
  • Chinese
  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classics
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Government and Politics
  • Greek
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Portuguese
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian
  • Social Care
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Studies
  • Welsh

Access to HE Diploma

• Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include:
  • 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above
  • and at least 12 credits (including 9 at Distinction) in a single essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include:
    • Ancient History
    • Anthropology
    • Archaeology
    • Art and Design (all pathways)
    • Business Studies
    • Chinese
    • Classical Civilisation
    • Classics
    • Drama
    • Economics
    • English Language
    • English Language and Literature
    • English Literature
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Studies
    • Film
    • French
    • Geography
    • German
    • Government and Politics
    • Greek
    • Health and Social Care
    • History
    • History of Art
    • Italian
    • Latin
    • Law
    • Media Studies
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Philosophy
    • Politics
    • Portuguese
    • Psychology
    • Religious Studies
    • Russian
    • Social Care
    • Social Policy
    • Sociology
    • Spanish
    • Theatre Studies
    • Welsh

Welsh Baccalaureate

• Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Cambridge Pre-U

• Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

International qualifications

• The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

GCSE profile requirements

• Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent)
• Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
  • IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
  • GCSE English Language grade B or 6
  • an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level B.
• Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.

Selection process

• Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
• If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
• Full information about our selection processes for Psychology in Education can be found in the Admissions Statement.

Related courses

• BSc Education Studies
• BSc Education Studies with Study Abroad
• BSc Psychology in Education with Study Abroad

Related Subjects

• Childhood Studies
• Psychology
• Social Policy
• Sociology