Education Studies with Psychology BA (Hons)

About the course

Education Studies with Psychology degree is distinctive from the Single and Joint Honours courses in that it makes connections between education, learning and the domains of social, biological, cognitive, developmental and personality psychology.

There is an emphasis on childhood:
You will examine how childhood is understood and shaped by society, how a modern child’s lifestyle and experiences differ from those of the past, and how educationalists and psychologists theorise personal, social, emotional and intellectual development.

Reasons why you should choose to study Education Studies with Psychology degree at DMU

• 100 per cent of Education Studies graduates, are successful within six months of completing their course (DLHE 2010/11)
• Academic staff include experienced practitioners ensuring the skills you develop are current to professional practice

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Key facts

UCAS course code: X3C8 (Part - time entry: apply direct to DMU)

Duration: Three years full-time, six years part-time

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

2013/2014 UCAS Points A minimum of 280 GCSEs

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English. Plus one of the following:

Alevels

• Normally with at least 180 points from 2 A levels with a specified** subject at grade B or above

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit
• BTEC National Certificate - only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC National Award - only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A2s) - BTEC Distinction/Merit/Merit
• BTEC Diploma (2 A2s) - BTEC Distinction* Distinction*
• BTEC 90 credit Diploma - only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - (1 A2) only in combination with other accepted qualifications
• BTEC certificate (1 A1) - only in combination with other accepted qualifications

Access Course

Pass. English and Maths GCSE equivalency required, 12 level 2 credits in each subject

Interview: No

Work Experience: No

International Baccalaureate: 28+

International students:
If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

You can choose to study for a PGCE in your other subject at school or college level. While the majority of our students choose to follow a career in teaching, the degree opens up opportunities to work in a number of wider educational environments, including youth and community work, local authority employment, social and educational research and early years settings.

Personal Statement selection criteria

• Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling

• Information relevant to the course applied for

• Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence

• If relevant for the course - work and life experience

Teaching and assessment

Our staff are experienced in all stages of schooling, and are also actively engaged in leading research projects which feed into our teaching. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including lectures, seminars, workshops and self - directed study.

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Research seminars
• Self-Directed Study.

Assessment is by coursework, book reviews, reflective writing, seminar papers, group presentations, placements and dissertation.

Timetables teaching includes; lectures, seminars and workshops each week, and personal tutor and academic tutorials. In addition you will be expected to undertake between 30–40 hours independent study each week.

Course modules

First year

• Historical and Contemporary
• Teaching and Learning in the Primary Sector
• Children and Childhood: Current Debates
• Core areas in Psychology

Second year

Core Module:

• Researching Childhood

Select two modules from:

• Young Learners and English as a Second Language
• Teaching Diversity: Inclusive Education Internationally
• Policy and Politics of Education
• Development of the Individual Child
• Cultural and Educational Transformations

And two from the following:

• Education and Equality: Class, Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Education
• Radical Educations
• Adult Learners and Learning
• Placement
• Education and the Arts

Third year

Core Module:

• Education Dissertation

Select two modules from:

• Education and Equality: Class, Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Education
• Radical Educations
• Placement Project
• Education and the Arts

Plus two from:

• Counselling Psychology
• Well-Being and Positive Psychology
• Mental Health and Society

Work experience and placements

Our strong links with education providers offers opportunities to undertake a placement in a local school. Students are also encouraged to engage in voluntary work in educational settings which prepares you for initial teacher training.

Graduate careers

Many students follow a career in teaching and career opportunities also exist in wider educational environments, including youth and community work, social and educational research and early years settings.

Fees and funding

UK/EU Full-time £9000 Part Time 2013/14 4 Year Course £5925 6 Year Course £3950 Per Module (15 Credits) £988 International
Full-time Band 1 £10,750 Band 2 £11,250

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Scholarships

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Facilities

Investment of £8 million in our first - class teaching and learning facilities such as our dedicated Psychology laboratories, helps develop your practical experience and enhances your employability upon graduation.