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Psychology with Development and Education

Abertay University

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Abertay University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Abertay University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Our accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree focuses on child and adolescent development. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to work effectively with children and young people.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including those with divergent needs. This means studying the reasons for developmental disorders and psychological challenges, and how to provide effective support and treatment. There’s also a work placement option to help you put theory into practice. You'll cover topics such as: - Language, communication, social relationships and social interaction.- Learning and Education across childhood.- Changing patterns of childhood experience including interactions with technology.- Atypical child development such as neurodivergence, developmental disorders, and mental health issues that typically emerge in childhood.You’ll learn about the theoretical and applied aspects of child development, culminating in your final year supervised project on a topic you choose.Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to another Psychology pathway degree if your interests change over time.This Psychology with Development and Education degree is


accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential for students who want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course scored an impressive


95% for Overall Student Satisfaction

in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). Plus you’ll be taught by developmental psychologists who are producing internationally excellent or world leading research (REF2021).

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,000per year

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

University information

Abertay University

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, scotland, DD1 1HG, United Kingdom

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Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 25% of Abertay's student body is international, with 90 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    63rd out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    148 72%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    83rd

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    4th

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