Education Studies and Psychology BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

University of Worcester

Overview

This Joint Honours course will allow you to explore the two closely interwoven fields of education and psychology. At the same time, you'll develop transferable skills that will boost your employability.

Education Studies at Worcester allows will teach you about the development of modern education and how education differs across the world. You'll also learn about education from diverse settings, from Forest Schools to the inner city, and from young minds to lifelong learning.

Psychology is a subject with many facets – and at Worcester, you can explore whatever interests you most. From developmental or educational psychology to cognitive and social psychology.

Key features

• Scientific approach to the study of psychological behaviour, experience and functioning
• Research active staff providing depth of expertise in areas including counselling, developmental, educational, forensic, health, sport, business, cognitive and social psychology
• Excellence in teaching using interactive and engaging methods with academic tutoring to support your personal and professional development as a reflective student
• Opportunities to gain credit for work experience and / or mentoring in educational settings
• Very strong links with teacher training courses and providers of employment in other sectors of education
• Fantastic opportunities to explore education across a wide range of contexts: from primary schools to forest schools, from the UK to Africa
• Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course at our subject specific talks, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.