Education and Psychology, BSc (Hons)

The Education and Psychology degree provides expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour, together with an excellent grounding in education policy, child development, and educational neuroscience.

Course Overview

This course will give students an in-depth understanding of educational practice in a digital age, education in national and international contexts, leadership and management, and diversity and wellbeing in education. Students will learn about the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory, and language, developing a solid foundation in cognitive, social, developmental, clinical, and biological psychology.

Key Course Details

• Course Type: BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 3 Years Full Time, 4 Years Full Time with a Year Abroad
• UCAS Code: X2M4 (3 Years Full Time), X2M5 (4 Years Full Time with a Year Abroad)
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: ABB - BBC
• Location: Singleton Park Campus
• Start Date: September 2026
• Tuition Fees: Ł9,535 (UK), Ł19,950 (International) for the 2026 academic year

Modules

The course is structured into three years for the full-time option and four years for the option with a year abroad. Modules include:

• Year 1:
  • What is Teaching and Learning?
  • Cognition I: Basic Processes
  • Individual Differences and Clinical Psychology
  • Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
  • Philosophy and Theory in Education
  • Social & Developmental Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Optional modules in Education and Psychology
• Year 2:
  • Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Brain and Behaviour
  • Protecting and Promoting Wellbeing in Education
  • Cognition II: Higher Level Processes
  • Optional modules in Education and Research Methods
• Year 3 (or 4 for the year abroad option):
  • From Individuals to Society
  • Independent Research Project for Joint Honours
  • Development Across the Lifespan
  • Optional modules in Education, Psychology, and Research

Entry Requirements

• A Level: ABB - BBC
• BTEC: DDM-DMM
• UK Access: 27 Distinctions and 15 Merits from level 3 subjects
• T Levels: Merit
• Mixed Qualifications: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: 32 to include a Minimum score of 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level Mathematics

How You're Taught

The course combines lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions, including laboratory work and skills training. Digital learning tools are also used to enhance the learning experience.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this course through the medium of Welsh, but there is not yet enough provision to reach 40 credits in each year.

Meet Your Lecturers

The degrees are taught by experts who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to students.

Tuition Fees

• UK Students: Ł9,535 for the 2026 academic year
• International Students: Ł19,950 for the 2026 academic year

Funding and Scholarships

Students may be eligible for funding to help support their study. Scholarships, bursaries, and other funding opportunities are available.

Additional Costs

Students may face additional costs, including travel to and from campus, printing, photocopying, binding, stationery, and equipment costs.

Careers and Employability

The Careers and Employability Team will support students at each stage of their career journey, helping them build a bright future.

Academic Support

The Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops, and one-to-one support in areas such as academic writing, maths and statistics, critical thinking, and more.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a combination of unseen examinations and coursework, including essays, presentations, written reports, blogs, and research reports. They will also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project in the final year linking Education and Psychology.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1920 as University College of Swansea
• Received its Royal Charter in 1948, becoming Swansea University
• Consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the UK
• Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries
• Notable achievements include:
  • 2019 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its work in developing and delivering innovative teaching methods
  • 2018 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
  • 2017 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results showed that 90% of Swansea University's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in a variety of disciplines, including rugby, football, and basketball
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Financial advice
  • International student support
• Campus facilities include:
  • Bay Campus: Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, sports center, and student union
  • Singleton Campus: Historic campus with a mix of traditional and modern buildings, including the iconic Singleton Abbey
  • Tycoch Campus: Home to the College of Engineering and the School of Management

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Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • Over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate programs
  • World-class research facilities
  • Extensive library resources
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff, including internationally renowned researchers and industry experts
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Use of innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning and flipped classrooms
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills workshops
  • Writing center
  • Math and statistics support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Swansea Employability Academy: Provides students with opportunities to develop employability skills
  • Swansea University Global: Offers international study and research opportunities

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Top 30 UK university
• Excellent teaching and research
• World-class facilities
• Strong industry connections
• Vibrant student life
• Notable alumni include:
  • Michael Sheen, actor
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress
  • Sir Terry Matthews, entrepreneur

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Housing services
• Library resources:
  • Over 1 million books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-resources
• Technology support:
  • Free Wi-Fi across campus
  • Computer labs and printing facilities
• Career development services:
  • Career counseling
  • Job search assistance
  • Employer networking events