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Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University

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Bath Spa University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Immerse yourself in the science of learning with our Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs degree.

- Take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how, and in which contexts, individuals learn.- Explore educational practice and policy in order to create change.- Gain the research and analytical skills you need to investigate and generate new knowledge.How do we learn as individuals and in groups? And how can policy and practice be changed to support social justice and transform lives?Our multidisciplinary Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs degree uses the lens of psychology to explore educational policy and practice – locally, nationally and internationally – in order to create change.Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs at Bath Spa has professionalism at its core. We’ll help you identify and nurture your career aspirations throughout all three years of your studies. You’ll also gain real-world experience during a placement in your second year.You’ll explore the diversity of individuals and the contexts in which they learn. Our aim is that you’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills you need for further study or employment within the educational psychology sector – and beyond.


Please note that the BSc (Hons) Psychology, Education and Special Educational Needs at Bath Spa was historically named BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology. The course page live on our website reflects the older name.


More about the Professional Placement Year

A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where you undertake a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between your second and final years of undergraduate study. You can engage in multiple placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) yourself, with support from the Careers team.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,310per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    59th out of 91 2

    83rd out of 118 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    112 53%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    23rd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    86th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    107 52%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    94th

    17

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