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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 Astrophysics
• Education and Biology
• Education and Chemistry
• Education and Computer Science
• Education and English Literature
• Education and Geography
• 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

Foundation year

You may choose to study this course via foundation year.

If you’re returning to education following a break, wish to study a new subject or don’t have the grades or sufficient equivalent experience for direct entry to this course, a foundation year may be a good option for you.

Following successful completion (including any additional progression requirements) of the foundation year you can progress on to this course.

The foundation year offers September starts across all subjects, and January starts across all science, humanities, social sciences and business routes.

The January intake excludes the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree with Foundation Year and other health-related foundation Year degree

For more details visit our foundation year webpages.

Foundation year

Fees and funding

Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

Career prospects

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (HESA, 2017)

This course is the first step in preparation for a range of careers in Education, Educational Psychology, or Psychology more generally, including postgraduate study.

Students on this course go on to pursue careers in settings from pre-school to adult learning, as well as in a variety of other contexts. On graduating you might work in the social services, in health, or in local or central government. The course also sets you up well for further professional study to qualify in areas such as teaching, social work or the legal profession.

As the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society it is also a recognised first step towards a range of psychology careers including educational psychology and clinical psychology. Please note that further postgraduate study is required to pursue these careers.

Previous employers

• Aiming High
• Brighter Futures
• NHS
• Civil Service
• HMP
• Mercedes Benz
• NSPCC
• Nuffield Health
• RSPCA
• Local Government

Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.