Course overview
The study of psychology, which offers an evidence-based approach to understanding why humans feel, think and act the way they do, as well as how and why change occurs through the early years has strong links with the study of Education, which examines changing ideas about childhood, learning, schooling and education, and factors such as poverty, social policies and digital technologies which impact on these. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Student testimonials
Isobel English, Astrophysics and Education
"I have delved into new areas of pedagogy and am more intrigued about teaching than ever" - read more about Isobel English, Astrophysics and Education
Peirce Proctor, BSc Psychology - Alumni
"By the end of the course I have been left in a position where I can quite happily handle my own experiments and research in the field of psychology. It was made possible by the help of my supervisor. " - read more about Peirce Proctor, BSc Psychology - Alumni
Rachel Ward, Education
"I thoroughly enjoyed studying Education at Keele because it gave me a real insight into the education sector as a whole" - read more about Rachel Ward, Education
Naomi Hughes-White, BSc Neuroscience and Psychology - Alumni
"Keele Psychology has enhanced my employability by offering countless opportunities to enhance my skills and knowledge, including a 2-month studentship, voluntary work in labs, and talks from academics." - read more about Naomi Hughes-White, BSc Neuroscience and Psychology - Alumni
Michael Batterley, BSc Psychology with Counselling - Alumni
"During the course I have learnt how to plan and conduct research which has been crucial for me as it has given me the necessary skills to co-author and publish my own research paper." - read more about Michael Batterley, BSc Psychology with Counselling - Alumni
Phoenix Moss, Education and English Literature
"I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study in Uppsala, Sweden for a semester in my second year" - read more about Phoenix Moss, Education and English Literature
Course content
Studying Single Honours Psychology and Education is perfect if you are interested in the social and cognitive aspects of learning and studying.
While the Psychology modules focus on cognitive, developmental and social psychology, Education modules complement this by emphasising their policy or school-based applications. You will be able to study both quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Together these subjects provide a great opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of psychology in action, in a vitally important aspect of life and society.
On this course you will study a range of educational topics which may include the nature of learning, childhood and educational inclusion, as well as the history of education. You will also explore a range of psychology topics concerned with the systematic investigation of mind and behaviour. Many areas in psychology are relevant to education including developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology and applied psychology. This course is informed by cutting-edge research and will develop your own critical thinking and research skills.
Enhancing Your Employability
There are a number of opportunities to enhance your experience and career prospects at Keele, such as study abroad, learn a language, work placement options and volunteering, alongside a dedicated Careers and Employability team. Begin your journey and stand out from the crowd.
Work Placement Options
All Education programmes at Keele, whether Single or Combined Honours, have the option of a placement module in which you spend time in local primary, secondary and special needs schools observing and helping out with classroom activity. We have a wide range of contacts with local schools in the area and can also put you in touch with them for you to enhance your time with us and build up vital in-school experience.
The single and combined honours Psychology courses at Keele are accredited by the British Psychological Society. Please note that there was unfortunately an error in the printed version of the UG Prospectus 2022 that stated Psychology needed to be chosen as a specialism in the final year for accreditation to be received - this is not the case, anyone studying a CH Psychology course at Keele will receive BPS accreditation.
COMBINATIONS
Psychology is also available as a Combined Honours degree. It can be studied in the following combinations:
- Biology and Psychology
- Business and Psychology
- English Literature and Psychology
- Forensic Science and Psychology
- History and Psychology
- Human Biology and Psychology
- Mathematics and Psychology
- Music Production and Psychology
- Neuroscience and Psychology
- Philosophy and Psychology
- Psychology and Criminology
- Psychology and Sociology
Education can be studied as a Combined Honours degree. A Combined Honours degree in Education means studying approximately half of your degree in Education and the remainder in another subject. If you are considering a career in secondary school teaching you will be required to take at least 40% of your degree in the subject you want to teach so this could be a great option to prepare you for your career. At Keele, Education can be studied in the following combinations:
- Education and English Literature
- Education and History
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Philosophy
- Education and Physics
- Education and Sociology
You may also be interested in the following courses:
- Psychology
- Psychology with Counselling
- Psychology with Placement Year
- Education
- Astrophysics and Education
- Biology and Education
Our Course Information Documents (CIDs) are designed to give you all of the details you need to make an informed decision about what and where to study.
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