Education Studies and Psychology BA/BSc (Hons)

What makes Education Studies and Psychology at Worcester special?

Combining Education Studies and Psychology takes you on a journey into the interwoven areas of education and psychology. On this joint honours degree, you’ll experience both the theoretical and practical sides of psychology, as you explore how we think and how we learn.

The course emphasises “real world” learning through research and placements, supported by classroom teaching in the form of lectures and seminars as you examine educational models in a wide range of contexts. Students graduate with knowledge and experience that will open doors in a variety of different industries.

Overview

Key features

Scientific approach to the study of psychological behaviour, experience and functioning
Research active staff providing depth of expertise in areas including counselling, developmental, educational, forensic, health, sport, business, cognitive and social psychology
Excellence in teaching using interactive and engaging methods with academic tutoring to support your personal and professional development as a reflective student
Opportunities to gain credit for work experience and / or mentoring in educational settings
Very strong links with teacher training courses and providers of employment in other sectors of education
Fantastic opportunities to explore education across a wide range of contexts: from primary schools to forest schools, from the UK to Africa
Tailor your course to your individual needs with a joint honours degree

Accreditation

When you choose to combine Psychology with another subject in a Joint Honours degree you can gain the BPS accreditation by choosing Psychology as your Major in your Joint Honours degree.

BPS accreditation is both an important hallmark of quality that is extensively acknowledged by employers in the field, and an essential stepping-stone if you are looking to progress to become a Chartered Psychologist after graduation.

Taking a BPS accredited course is necessary if you wish to pursue a career in psychology or in the wider psychological workforce. For information on the benefits of studying an accredited course, visit the BPS website.

Entry requirements

104

UCAS tariff points

Entry requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points

T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points here.

Other information

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from the UCAS website.

Course content

You have the option to choose between studying this course as a full joint honours, or as a major/minor. The module options available to you will differ depending on which option you take. When deciding whether to take the major/minor pathway, please check the programme specification for Education Studies and Psychology to see what modules will be available to you.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.

Year 1	Mandatory Introducing Psychology Investigating Psychology The What and Why of Education Studies Education’s Past, Present and Future: Mapping equality, diversity and inclusion
Year 2	Mandatory Whose Standards? (Re)forming quality for education	Optional Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Approaches The Individual and the Social World Research Skills in Psychology Psychology in the Real World Evolution and Human Behaviour Navigating the Research Journey: Ethics, methodology and research design Sustainable Futures: Educating for a shared world The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Education @ Work Safeguarding in Education: Learning lessons
Year 3	Mandatory Developing Personal Values and Philosophy in Education	Optional Listener, Learner, Leader: Becoming education change-makers Dissertation: Your independent study of education Ideology and Education: Sites of struggle and stories of emancipation Education @ Work Education and the Sociological Imagination Theatre and Education Psychology Research Project (Dissertation equivalent module) Business Psychology Coaching Psychology Counselling Skills in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Positive Psychology Cyberpsychology Living with Long Term Conditions Social Cognition & Emotion Understanding Trauma & Violence Negotiated Topics in Psychology Work Based Learning

Year 1

Mandatory

Introducing Psychology
Investigating Psychology
The What and Why of Education Studies
Education’s Past, Present and Future: Mapping equality, diversity and inclusion

Year 2

Mandatory

Whose Standards? (Re)forming quality for education

Optional

Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Approaches
The Individual and the Social World
Research Skills in Psychology
Psychology in the Real World
Evolution and Human Behaviour
Navigating the Research Journey: Ethics, methodology and research design
Sustainable Futures: Educating for a shared world
The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Education @ Work
Safeguarding in Education: Learning lessons

Year 3

Mandatory

Developing Personal Values and Philosophy in Education

Optional

Listener, Learner, Leader: Becoming education change-makers
Dissertation: Your independent study of education
Ideology and Education: Sites of struggle and stories of emancipation
Education @ Work
Education and the Sociological Imagination
Theatre and Education
Psychology Research Project (Dissertation equivalent module)
Business Psychology
Coaching Psychology
Counselling Skills in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Positive Psychology
Cyberpsychology
Living with Long Term Conditions
Social Cognition & Emotion
Understanding Trauma & Violence
Negotiated Topics in Psychology
Work Based Learning

"The breadth of modules and courses available within Education Studies was amazing. I did drama as well as coaching and mentoring within my discipline, and these have given me a broad range of skills."

Persis Thomas, Education Studies BA graduate.

Teaching and assessment

For more information about teaching, learning and assessment on this course, please see the single honours course pages for Education Studies BA (Hons) and Psychology BSc (Hons).

Programme specification

For comprehensive details on the aims and intended learning outcomes of the course, and the means by which these are achieved through learning, teaching and assessment, please download the latest programme specification documents for Education Studies and Psychology.

Meet the team

You will be taught by a teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.

Stuart Gallagher

Stuart is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute of Education. He is a keen learner, attentive listener and experienced leader. He leads Education Studies BA (Hons) and Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding (PG Cert).

Both courses provide their students with relevant knowledge, appropriate real-world challenges and wholehearted support. Stuart balances whole-class teaching with individual tutorials to make sure all learners are seen and heard. He collaborates with student reps and university services to see that all students really enjoy their subject and get the most from each module. The shared goal is an excellent course experience and long-lasting impact of student learning.

Dr Jack Brimmell

Jack has previously worked with elite sporting organisations (i.e., the Premier League, the RFU and professional Women’s football teams) to try and use sport psychology to enhance performance. Jack is published in a number of top level sport psychology journals and is also reviewing work for these journals. He is predominately interested in how feelings of anxiety and stress can disrupt attentional control and perceptual-cognition during pressurised sport performance.

Dr Rebecca Mace

Rebecca is an experienced educator with nearly two decades of teaching across a diverse range of settings, including state, independent, day, boarding, single-sex, and co-educational schools. Rebecca’s research interests are strongly rooted in philosophy, education, and feminism and she has a particular interest in technology, particularly the application of AI in education. For her PhD, Rebecca explored how social media-dominated culture impacts the concept of self.

Dr Helen Scott

Helen's research interests lie in the areas of empathy and emotional intelligence in healthcare roles. In particular she is interested in how these concepts are demonstrated and assessed, using social psychological theories and individual differences as frameworks for investigation.

Careers

Employability

The Education Studies degree is an excellent route for progression to PGCE courses at Worcester and other providers. If you achieve a 2:1 or above you will be guaranteed an interview for teacher training (Primary) at Worcester provided you meet the various national pre-requisites for the course. As well as going on to become successful teachers other students move into areas such as learning support, child mentoring and welfare, and become training officers in the private sector.

A degree with Psychology is highly favoured by employers, giving you an excellent advantage in the job market. Previous graduates have gone into roles as diverse as management, human resources, teaching, and healthcare or art therapy. During your studies with us, you will learn and develop a broad range of transferable skills. An important part of this learning process is the ability to reflect upon your own experiences; an aspect of practice engaged in by all professional psychologists.

Fees and funding

Full-time tuition fees	UK and EU students In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.	International students In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
Part-time tuition fees	UK and EU students The standard tuition fees for part-time UK and EU students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2026/27 are £1,222.50 per 15-credit module, £1,630 per 20-credit module, £2,445 per 30-credit module, £3,260 per 40-credit module, £3,667.50 per 45-credit module and £4,890 per 60 credit module. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course pages, please visit our course fees page.
Additional costs	Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses. If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Accommodation	Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience. Our halls of residence are home to friendly student communities, making them great places to live and study. We have over 1,000 rooms across our range of student halls. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Halls' at £136 per week to 'Ensuite Premium Halls' at £236 per week (2026/27 prices). For full details visit our accommodation page.

Full-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

International students

In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

Part-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

The standard tuition fees for part-time UK and EU students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2026/27 are £1,222.50 per 15-credit module, £1,630 per 20-credit module, £2,445 per 30-credit module, £3,260 per 40-credit module, £3,667.50 per 45-credit module and £4,890 per 60 credit module.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course pages, please visit our course fees page.

Additional costs

Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses.

If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience. Our halls of residence are home to friendly student communities, making them great places to live and study.

We have over 1,000 rooms across our range of student halls. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Halls' at £136 per week to 'Ensuite Premium Halls' at £236 per week (2026/27 prices).

For full details visit our accommodation page.

How to apply

Apply to study part time

If you'd like to apply part time please contact the Admissions office on 01905 855111 or admissions@worc.ac.uk.

Apply to study full-time through UCAS

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Read our How to apply pages for more information on applying and to find out what happens to your application.

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Get in touch

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Admissions Office

admissions@worc.ac.uk

01905 855111

Dr Rebecca Mace

Course Leader, Education Studies

Rebecca.mace2@worc.ac.uk

Dr Helen Scott

Programme Lead, Psychology, and Joint Honours Academic Tutor

h.scott@worc.ac.uk

01905 542280

Education Studies and Psychology BA/BSc (Hons)

What makes Education Studies and Psychology at Worcester special?

Overview

Key features

Accreditation

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Other information

Book your place at an Open Day

Course content

Year 1

Mandatory

Year 2

Mandatory

Optional

Year 3

Mandatory

Optional

Joint Honours

Teaching and assessment

Programme specification

Meet the team

Stuart Gallagher

Dr Jack Brimmell

Dr Rebecca Mace

Dr Helen Scott

Careers

Employability

Careers and Employability

Fees and funding

Full-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

International students

Part-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

Additional costs

Accommodation

How to apply

Apply to study part time

Apply to study full-time through UCAS

Get in touch

Admissions Office

Dr Rebecca Mace

Dr Helen Scott

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