Education has the power to improve lives. With this BA (Hons) Education Studies and Psychology degree, you will recognise the importance of education, as well as explore the psychological factors that inhibit and motivate learning. Studying at NTU, you will engage in the most relevant contemporary issues of our time - including well-being, mental health, social media and relationships – gaining skills and confidence along the way.

Combining education and psychology into one innovative interdisciplinary degree, you will study how psychological theory can be related to a variety of educational environments. You will consider education processes and strategies to educate learners, in line with government priorities. The course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on important issues regarding a diverse range of learners, such as special educational needs, looked after children and refugees.

Whether you are new to the world of work, planning a career change or looking to work abroad, we will help you stand out for a future associated with education. You will be ready to make a difference in society in a diverse range of careers - whether that’s in the public sector, welfare, mainstream education or alternative educational provision such as hospitals, prisons, and therapeutic settings. There’s also the option of postgraduate progression to study for careers in teaching, educational psychology or counselling.

This course does not give you British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation but if you wish to pursue a career in psychology you could go on to postgraduate study on our conversion courses.

Alternatively, if you want to pursue a career in teaching you can achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through completion of the one-year PGCE.

Professional placement opportunities

are available throughout the course to support your ongoing development of employability skills. In Year Two, you will engage in a 30-day placement either locally or overseas.

Optional modules

in line with your specific interests and career aims. The degree will support you to develop your skills and research an area of interest as part of your chosen dissertation topic.

Guaranteed interview

for a PGCE Primary teacher training course at NTU on completing your undergraduate degree (terms and conditions apply).

The BA (Hons) Education Studies and Psychology degree is designed for students interested in psychology, and lifelong education and development. It offers the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of two disciplines in modern society, and understand theory, research, policy, and practice from a local, national, and international perspective.

You will also review education from a psychosocial perspective, rather than from a strictly policy driven. You will examine behaviours of individuals from childhood through to adulthood to look at the importance of education.

The course covers learning behaviours, how people develop and learn throughout their lives the nature of knowledge and critical engagement with ways of knowing and understanding drawing from the multi-disciplinary base and the explorations of the ways education contributes to society.

You will gain the underpinning knowledge for a route into education, along with research techniques for further study. You will be given opportunities to research in areas of your interest, as well as the freedom and scope to select research methods appropriate to your studies.

Module information

A standard full-time BA (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Lifelong Learning & Development

This module provides an overview of core psychology and sociology theories relevant to a range of topics that will be explored in more depth later in the course.

20 credits

Outdoor Learning

This module will enable you to explore the potential of outdoor learning environments in supporting young children in both their learning and holistic development.

At the core of this module there will be hands-on outdoor sessions to challenge you to use the natural world and seasonal variations to promote engagement, teamwork, creativity and increase self-confidence in young people.

Academic Writing and Study Skills

This module supports you in your transition into Higher Education and in understanding what is expected at this level of study and beyond.

You'll develop skills in presenting, evaluating and interpreting literature sources and reading in preparation for academic writing.

What is Education?

This module will explore key theoretical concepts and approaches, including connections between theory and observations from your placement setting.

It will help you to develop and present a reasoned argument about educational issues in a coherent way, integrating examples from your two-week placement to support your analysis.

Whose Responsibility is Inclusion?

This module investigates key concepts and issues around inclusion.

You'll explore changing attitudes and approaches to learners with a range of diverse needs.

You'll learn about differing perspectives on inclusion and identify how these have influenced educational practice and provision for learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Cognitive Psychology and the Classroom

This module explores and considers processes such as pattern recognition, attention, memory storage and retrieval, and problem solving, and how such processes relate to education.

Social Development in Children and Adolescence

This module introduces several fundamental concepts in social psychology and links these to the experiences of children and adolescence in educational contexts.

You'll study a range of social influences on children's social learning and development, including families, peers and outside influences.

Work based learning and Professional Practice

You'll develop professional skills through work-based learning in a placement setting relevant to your career goals.

Whilst on your placement, you will be expected to reflect critically upon your own individual placement experiences.

Inclusive Education and Practice

This module examines historical developments, theories and concepts in the fields of inclusion, disability and special/additional needs.

You'll explore new and emerging ideas in the application of psychology to education such as using the concept of neurodiversity.

Research Methods in Education

This module gives you knowledge and training on research methods in education, which will equip you to independently carry out a research project.

You'll cover the understanding, designing and application of research instruments that are relevant to the field of education.

You'll gain skills in a range of methodological approaches, philosophies and strategies.

Lifelong Learning in Education

This module delves into the complexities of the lifelong nature of education.

Creating and Analysing Survey Data

This module introduces the nature of experimental and correlational research. You'll learn how to create surveys, collect and analyse data.

You may choose to take an optional year-long placement in Year Three.

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The Psychology of Educational Support and Therapy

This module explores a range of psychological interventions and support for children's learning and development in educational contexts.

You'll learn about the effectiveness of different approaches, using case studies.

Improving Language and Literacy in Schools

This module will explore the development of language and literacy and examine interventions that have been used to improve language and literacy in educational settings.

Research Project

You'll research and write a dissertation in an area of your own academic interest, in relation to education studies and psychology.

40 credits

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Social Emotional Learning in Education

This module identifies how educational therapeutic interventions support throughout formal education from reception to Key Stage 4.

You'll learn the skills needed for children and young people to engage in their education, when traditional methods are not successful.

Learning Behaviours and Motivation

This module focuses on theory, policy and practices regarding motivation and learning.

You'll draw on examples mainly found in the 516-year-old pupils studying in formal education.

Working with Diverse communities in the Context of Education

This module allows you to develop a range of personal and professional skills relevant to working with diverse communities in education.

The focus will be on working in partnerships with parents and carers.

You'll study the importance of the relationship between practitioners and parents/carers and other professionals to improve a child's/ pupil's well-being and progress.

Global and Comparative Education

This module introduces international processes that underpin education, international education projects and other initiatives that allow for the globalisation of education.

You'll cover the imbalance of world powers in the post-colonial world.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Poppy Riley

Education Studies and Psychology student

“My experience has been beyond words can describe. I was expecting it to feel much scarier, but this course has helped me grow as a person allowing me to make tonnes of new friends whilst studying something I love.”

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How you're taught

How will I study?

The BA (Hons) Education Studies and Psychology course is taught by experienced staff used to working with students from a range of backgrounds and with varying levels of skill and experience.

To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, we’ve introduced flexible and innovative ways of learning and teaching to develop your study skills and understanding of the integration of theory and practice.

Learning and teaching methods include:

active collaborative learning

lectures

seminar discussions

practical and project work

workshops

placements, experiential learning and work-like experiences.

The smaller group sessions provide opportunities to develop skills in problem-solving, group work, analysing, debating, presenting and research and data analysis.

How will I be assessed?

There are no formal exams during these courses; we use more innovative ways such as research reports, oral and poster presentations, written essays, creative projects and by a final year research project. Our diverse approach to assessment allows students to demonstrate the breadth of their abilities and provides opportunity for everyone to excel.

Excellent placement opportunities

Throughout this course there are several opportunities to explore different career ambitions and gain workplace experience. To help you acquire real-work experience, you will be provided different work placements each year, in and beyond formal educational settings, such as schools, voluntary groups, prisons, hospitals and alternative education settings.

Putting your studies into practice helps you to understand your subject and its application in real-life. Placement opportunities support you both professionally and personally by ensuring you develop the key skills that will make you more employable at the end of your studies.

Tutorials with staff

Students are supported throughout the course via a tutorial system. These small group meetings allow the students contact with an individual member of staff, who will help them with study skills and advice about the course and curriculum. At these sessions you will have the opportunity to:

discuss and gain feedback about your work

ask questions about the assignments you're working on

raise any difficulties you are experiencing relating to your work, personal circumstances, or your university experience.

Independent study

Independent study is an important part of this course. Throughout the three years of your course, you will develop the skills required to undertake an independent research study in the form of a final year research project.

Virtual learning environment

You'll also use our virtual learning environment NOW, which is a flexible web-based system that allows you to have 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and other students and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

How you're assessed

Year 1 coursework

Year 2 coursework

Year 3 coursework

Contact hours

You will have around 10 – 12 hours per week of contact time (lectures, seminars or workshops) with our teaching staff which is around 30% of a full-time week. Approximately 90% of our teaching is in-person. The remaining 70% of your time will be devoted to independent study.

Who will teach you?

Dr Fiona Casserley-Williams

Senior Lecturer

Dr Fiona Casserley

Visit Dr Fiona Casserley-Williams's staff profile

Beccie Davis-Yates

Beccie Davis-Yates is a Senior Lecturer in the Psychology department at NTU.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

You will also need to complete an Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS check; and a satisfactory placement suitability check.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A levels. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Your career development

What skills will I develop?

You will develop specific skills relating to educational issues, theories of learning, equality and diversity, education policy and practice, creativity and education, and a general understanding of education in social, political and economic contexts.

You also gain skills that are useful in a variety of job sectors:

communication skills - presenting effective oral and written arguments

IT skills

research and analytical skills

interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

problem-solving skills

organisation and time management skills - prioritising your academic/part-time workloads and reflecting on and improving personal practice.

How can I boost my career prospects?

Achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through completion of the PGCE or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a popular route for Education graduates.

Alternatively, you may wish to take a Masters course in education or a related social science in order to develop your understanding of the theory, research and policy of education, and to enhance your professional knowledge, skills and practice. Some Education graduates go on to study for a PhD in education.

Your future career

This Education and Psychology degree will provide a framework for a wide variety of possible careers. The course provides students a strong basis to gain employment educational, psychology or associated professions.

Links with industry

We involve industry experts in our courses in a number of ways.

We consult with employers when we design and update our courses.

We ensure you are prepared to meet the demands of the workplace by continually checking the currency and validity of our courses with employers.

You will have the opportunity to have a work placement (if not already in paid or voluntary employment).

Employers may input directly into your course through guest lectures, projects, and other work-related activities.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

enhance your communication skills

enrich your experience when travelling abroad

boost your career prospects.

Find out more about the University Language Programme.

Guaranteed interview scheme: teacher-training

One of the benefits of the course is the broad knowledge and experience you will gain. This experience may lead you to consider teaching, even if you have not considered this as a career before.

If you complete your degree, you are guaranteed an interview for a PGCE Primary teacher-training course at NTU during your final undergraduate year (subject to places being available).

Terms and conditions apply:

Applications will be withdrawn and not be progressed to interview stage once all places are filled on relevant courses.

Interviews are subject to you meeting the essential entry criteria for the PGCE course at the time of application, such as GCSE requirements, degree grade.

An interview does not guarantee an offer to study on the course.

Alumni Discount

Students continuing with postgraduate study at NTU may be eligible for 20% off postgraduate course fees as part of our Alumni Discount.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Multi-academy trusts

Local government

Charities and the third sector

Early years settings

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Early years practitioners

Trainee teachers

Mental health support workers

Projects coordinators

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

Melody shapes public services as a commissioning officer

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Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in the Ada Byron King building, home to the Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth.

Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep our students busy between lectures. Catch-up with your coursemates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; brainstorm group presentations in chic and stylish study spaces; enjoy some proper R&R in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

You’re also right next to the bright lights of Nottingham — one of Britain’s top 10 student cities, and one of Europe’s top 25. All through termtime, a dedicated on-campus bus service will get you to the heart of the action (and back) in under 25 minutes. You’ll find a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

Ada Byron King

For more information visit the Ada Byron King page.

Clifton Library

For more information visit the Clifton Library page.

NTSU Clifton Campus

For more information visit the NTSU Clifton Campus page.

IT facilities Clifton Campus

For more information visit the IT facilities Clifton Campus page.

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Applying

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Apply through UCAS

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

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Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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