Psychology and Education

Launch your career with our Psychology and Education BSc at Keele. Explore the study of the mind, brain, and behaviour while examining contemporary issues in education to better understand society and the lifelong impact of education. Build a wide range of skills in critical analysis, communication and research to become equipped for careers in psychology, education and beyond.

Why choose this course?

• This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university

• Benefit from real-world industry experience with a placement year opportunity

• Gain highly transferable graduate employability skills to pursue a broad range of careers in psychology, education and and caring professions

Keele's Psychology and Education degree covers the biological bases of behaviour, cognition, individual differences, human social interaction and lifespan development, as well as contemporary issues in education and policymaking. Our BPS-accredited* programme studies the mind, brain and behaviour to understand how people think, feel, communicate and act. You will develop the skills to understand people, and investigate how children learn in the classroom, from effective teaching to individual development.

Build a foundation of knowledge across Psychology and Education exploring core areas of social development, personalities and social interactions to examine individuals on a scientific and theoretical basis. The blend of both subjects enables you to investigate concepts such as equality of opportunity, class, and gender and how psychology can explain behaviour within various social contexts such as the classroom.

You will be introduced to a range of psychological theories and models, covering topics in developmental and social psychology to investigate how we understand sensory information and memories, and the influence of genes and hormones on behaviour.

Studying education will enable you to consider its relationship to the economy, its evolution and impact on people's life chances and identities. These insights will allow you to challenge inequalities in education and consider the support available for children from marginalised communities, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Throughout the programme, you will develop relevant skills and expertise to conduct qualitative and quantitative research in psychology, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios within educational contexts to understand how children learn and the challenges professionals face working with young learners.

Whether you would like to pursue a career in industry or related fields, our programme equips you with core skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to help prepare you for employment. You will have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives and cultural awareness or take a work placement year to prepare for your career after university.

*subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award

About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.