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Overview
Combining Education Studies and Psychology allows you to explore how people learn, think and develop, while developing a deeper understanding of the factors that shape educational experiences. By exploring child development, learning, behaviour and wellbeing, you will discover how psychological theory can be applied to educational settings in which you may teach.
A key strength of this course is the variety of perspectives you get to explore. You'll study both the science behind human behaviour and the social, cultural and political influences that affect education, helping you understand the challenges and opportunities faced by learners in different contexts. This broad knowledge base can open up a range of career paths in education, youth work, community development, psychology-related roles and beyond.
You can grow your learning beyond the classroom. Through work experience opportunities and practical activities, you'll apply your knowledge in educational and psychology-focused settings, developing valuable professional skills and gaining insight into potential career routes. You'll also explore a range of educational environments, from primary and forest schools to international contexts, helping you understand how education differs across communities and cultures.
At Worcester, you'll benefit from a supportive and connected learning environment designed to help you succeed. Smaller teaching groups give you more opportunities to contribute, discuss ideas and receive personalised feedback, while your Personal Academic Tutor will support your academic and professional development throughout your degree. Through placements, volunteering opportunities, societies and campus life, you'll build valuable networks and gain practical experience.
By the time you graduate, you'll have a strong understanding of how people learn and develop, practical experience of applying that knowledge in real-world settings, and a transferable skill set valued by employers across a range of sectors.
Course content
You can study this course as either a Joint Honours degree or through our Major/Minor route. The modules available to you will vary depending on the pathway you choose.
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.
Optional modules
Careers
This course opens the door to an exciting range of careers in education, psychology‑related fields and people‑focused professions across many sectors. You’ll gain a rich understanding of how individuals learn, develop, and behave, while building confidence through hands‑on reflective practice and real‑world insight.
You could begin a career in:
- Assistant psychologist
- Child mentoring and welfare
- Support worker
- Social work
- Youth work
- Healthcare or art therapy (with further training)
Train to teach
If you achieve a 2:1 or above you will be guaranteed an interview for a Primary PGCE at Worcester, provided you meet the various national requirements for the course.
Opportunities to progress
You could also progress onto further study to deepen your expertise and enhance your career prospects, such asour Education MA.
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
Lectures and seminars are interactive, encouraging active debate and discussion to help you apply critical thinking and your own knowledge to what is being taught. The mix of informal and formal assessments build on this further, providing the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of what you’ve learnt through both taught and independent research, and develop your academic skills.
Teaching and assessment contents
In both Education Studies and Psychology, you'll learn through a blend of lectures, seminars and practical activities. Lectures introduce core ideas and foundational theories, while seminars and group discussions help you explore these ideas in depth and connect them to your own experiences. Practical sessions and computer-based work allow you to apply what you’ve learned, develop key skills and link theory to real-world practice. Together, these approaches help you understand past developments, tackle current challenges and think creatively about future solutions in education and psychology.
Meet the team
Find out more about our experts who will be teaching and supporting you through the course.
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 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 Daniel Farrelly
Daniel is a principal lecturer in psychology. He obtained his BSc (hons) in psychology from Liverpool University in 1999, followed by an MSc in evolutionary psychology from Liverpool University in 2000. He gained his PhD in Psychology, studying the evolution of human cooperation, from Newcastle University in 2005. Previously, he has held research positions at Plymouth, Newcastle and Edinburgh Universities, and a lectureship at Sunderland University before joining Worcester as a senior lecturer in 2014.
Simon Taylor
Simon joined the School of Education in January 2016 having worked in the arts and cultural sector for many years. He specialises in collaborative research, building partnerships, commissioning, strategic planning, interdisciplinary working and professional development supporting artists, teachers and senior managers.
Simon is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA).
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 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.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 104 - 112
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | BCC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DMM |
| T-level | Merit |
We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
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.
How to apply
How to apply contents
Applying through UCAS
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Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
Education Studies and Psychology BA/BSc (Hons) - XC38
Contact
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Stuart Gallagher
Senior Lecturer and Course Leader Inclusion, Communities and Educational Practice (ICEP)
s.gallagher@worc.ac.ukAdmissions Office
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