Psychology with Education

Why Psychology with Education at ARU?

• Study specialist modules on education and educational psychology
• Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
• Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2021).
• We offer support with the cost of living, and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience.

As a student at ARU, you’ll explore all the different facets of psychology including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology. You’ll broaden your understanding of educational psychology through specialist modules on educational psychology, atypical development, inclusion, special educational needs and developmental difficulties.

You’ll also complete a compulsory work experience module, giving you the opportunity to gain essential applied experience to support and enhance your graduate career.

You will gain specialist and transferable skills on your degree, including:

• a deep understanding of child development and learning processes
• knowledge of UK educational policies, safeguarding, and SEND frameworks
• research and data analysis expertise to support evidence-based practices
• collaboration and communication skills, working with peers, teachers, parents, and other professionals via live briefs and work experience.

Once you’ve completed our Psychology with Education degree course, you’ll be able to register with the BPS as a graduate chartered member.

You could use your psychological knowledge and research, analytical, and communication skills to work with children, families, and schools to support learning, emotional, and behavioural needs.

You might undertake further training and become an educational psychologist, a learning support coordinator, a special educational needs coordinator or an educational researcher, for example.

After gaining sufficient experience in educational settings with children and young people aged 0-25, you can train as an educational psychologist by undertaking a three-year doctoral training course. As an educational psychologist you’ll work with children, families, and schools to support learning, emotional, and behavioural needs. This includes conducting assessments, designing interventions, and working alongside teachers and parents. Educational psychologists work within local education authorities (LEAs), schools, and private practice.

Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology, MSc Clinical Child Psychology, and MSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.