Psychology with Education Studies

Discover how the mind works and how it shapes the way we learn through a Psychology with Education Studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re interested in teaching, educational psychology, and inclusive education, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in classrooms and beyond.

What you’ll learn

• Study how psychological theories apply to learning, development, and education.

• Analyse behaviour and learning patterns using real data and case studies.

• Explore the intersection of psychology and education, focusing on how psychological and educational principles are interconnected.

• Develop practical and research skills that employers in education and psychology value.

• Dive into topics such as child development, motivation, and emotions, and celebrate the unique differences that make every learner special.

What’s more, you’ll learn from a supportive team of expert academics, including former teachers and educational psychologists, offering blended learning between theory and practice. You can also opt for a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world experience to set you up for employment.

Whether you’re aiming for a career in teaching, educational psychology, learning support, or education policy, this BPS accredited degree will prepare you for both employment and further study.

This degree isn’t just about understanding education - it’s about shaping the future of learning and inclusion. If you’re searching for a psychology and education degree, this course offers the perfect balance of theory, practice, and purpose.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

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