Psychology with Education Studies

Psychology is the study of the mind and how it shapes behaviour. On this course, you'll explore human behavior using scientific methods like observation, testing, and measurement to understand why people act the way they do. You’ll also study the history of education in the UK and explore modern issues like social class, race, ethnicity, and social justice in education.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.

• 1st in the East Midlands for Learning Resources: Students on the course feel strongly that the IT and learning facilities supported their learning, with their votes placing us first in the East Midlands for Learning Resources (NSS, 2025).

• BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), setting you on the path to becoming a chartered psychologist.

• **Focused learning:**Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.

• **Personalise your course:**Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your degree with your career goals.

• Authentic facilities: Dedicated labs, research spaces, and the latest analysis software.

• Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.

• **Global experience:**Study abroad with DMU Global, with recent trips to Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

Course Modules

FIRST YEAR:
Block 1: Professional Skills for Psychologists
Block 2: Cognition, Brain, and Development: Research and Theory
Block 3: Childhood, Social Justice and Education
Block 4: Individual Differences and Social Psychology: Theory and Research

SECOND YEAR
Block 1: Mind, Brain and Behaviour
Block 2: Psychology across the Lifespan
Block 3: Elective Module: Psychology and Mental Health or Psychology of Social Problems
Block 3: Cultural and Technological Transformations in Education
Block 4: Personality and Social Psychology

THIRD YEAR
Core modules:

Block 1: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Block 1: Employability Skills and Psychology
Block 2: choose one optional module from:
Counselling Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
Introduction to Data Science for Psychologists
Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives
Psychology of Addiction
Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives
Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice
Block 3: choose one optional module from:
Gender and Education
Adult Learners and Lifelong Learning
Block 4: Psychology Project

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/psychology-with-education-studies-bsc-hons-degree/psychology-with-education-studies-bsc-hons.aspx#what-you-will-study

Assessment combines various methods including:

• Essays
• Written exams
• Multiple choice exams
• Presentations
• Podcasts
• Portfolios
• Critical reviews
  As well as more innovative methods such as research reports, critical reviews of research papers and portfolio assignments, in your final year you will also complete a 6000-8000 word dissertation.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society