2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Psychology with Education
Programme code: | BS-ED/PSYED | UCAS code: | C812 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Judith Hebron | Contact address: | J.Hebron@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAB in one or more of: psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing.
A-levels in critical thinking, citizenship studies and general studies do not typically form part of our offer but we welcome them as a fourth A-level. The Extended Project is welcomed but is not included as part of our offer. We do not accept any vocational qualifications. We do not accept Applied A-levels with the exception of applied science. We accept only one performance based A-level (eg photography, drama, art/design, music, media studies or PE)
GCSE: English language at grade C (4) and mathematics at grade B (6) + one of the following at grade B (6): physics, biology and chemistry, science or additional science. We also accept GCSEDA science (dual award) at grades BC (6 4)
Access to HE: 60 credits, including 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction and 15 credits at merit level plus GCSE Maths and Science at grade B (6) and English Language at grade C (4).
BTEC: We accept science-based BTEC qualifications (with Distinctions), alongside non-performance/arts based A-levels.
Cambridge Pre-U: D3D3 M1 to include at least one of the following at D3 psychology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, geology, economics, statistics, environmental science or computing
IB: 35 points overall, with no less than 5 awarded in any one subject. You must study a science at higher level and achieve grade 6 or above.
Irish Highers (Leaving Certificate): AAAAAB to include maths and science
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: AAAAB, including maths and science, in Advanced Highers. In some circumstances we would consider a mixture of Highers and Advanced Highers.
Foundation year: Science based with overall score of 75% (or equiv of AAB)
IELTS: 7.0
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (or, for candidates from overseas, the equivalent level of clearance).
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Education
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Education
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Education Studies QAA Subject Benchmark Statement:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-and-guidance/publication?PubID=2916#.WYwuLk2ouUk
Psychology QAA Subject Benchmark Statement:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-and-guidance/publication?PubID=3119#.WWe1Of6ouUk
Professional Body Offering Accreditation:
British Psychological Society
Programme specification:
Psychology has never been so important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. This is evident in recent international research agendas into evidence based intervention and applications of neuroscience to education. The nexus between Psychology and Education represents an exciting and cutting edge field of study with diverse theoretical and methodological approaches. As research active academics who regularly collaborate across disciplines we are exceptionally well placed to deliver a research informed student experience.
This dynamic programme will give you in depth coverage of all key areas of Psychology and opportunities to apply this to current issues and debates in Education. You will explore the ways in which psychology and education are conceptualised and integrated in different learning contexts. You will consider how the disciplines combined can be applied to real life scenarios and to inform decision making at multiple levels within society. You will be able to select optional modules from both Psychology and Education to extend your knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.
At level 3, you will undertake a placement in a school or a service allied to education which will enable you to understand the relationship between theory and practice and to use insights from Psychology in an educational setting. You will have the opportunity to study abroad or to spend a year working in an appropriate professional setting and to reflect on those experiences. The programme uses a wide variety of teaching methods and assessment techniques to encourage the development of a broad range of analytical and communication skills. It will provide you with a base from which to pursue a career in Education and/or Psychology or in allied fields or to pursue further study at postgraduate level.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
EDUC1015 | Introduction to Study in Education | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EDUC1211 | Psychological approaches to Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC1036 | Research Skills 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC1037 | Research Skills 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC1604 | Social Psychology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC1605 | Biological Psychology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC1607 | Cognitive Psychology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC1608 | Perception | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
You are required to study and pass 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
EDUC1208 | Play and Learning | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EDUC1212 | Learning about learning: Processes, complexities and theoretical perspectives | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EDUC1213 | Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education - Level 1 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
EDUC2108 | Managing Classroom Behaviour | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EDUC2401 | Inclusive Education | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC2504 | Advanced Social Psychology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2510 | Advanced Developmental Psychology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2521 | Individual Differences | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC2522 | Research Skills 3 | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC2523 | Research Skills 4 | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2553 | Memory and Language | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
You are required to study and pass 20 credits (10 in each semester) from the following list of optional modules:
PSYC2503 | Psychological Disorders | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC2518 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2519 | Behavioural Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2554 | Perception, Action and Cognition | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
EDUC3807 | Students Into Education 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PSYC3520 | Major Project | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study and pass 20 credits that were not taken at level 2 (10 in each semester) from the following list of optional modules:
PSYC2503 | Psychological Disorders | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC2518 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC2519 | Behavioural Neuroscience | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students are required to study and pass 30 credits from the following list of optional modules:
PSYC3505 | The Spatial World | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC3507 | Applied Psychology: Critical Issues | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3510 | Reasoning and Decision Making | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC3511 | Drug Addiction | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC3514 | Occupational Health Psychology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3517 | Approaches to Nutrition and Behaviour | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3528 | One Brain, Two Hemispheres | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC3536 | Applications of Learning Theory to Psychological Disorders | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3538 | Development of Language and Literacy | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3539 | Cognition and Emotion | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PSYC3540 | Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PSYC3544 | Applied Social Psychology | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students are required to study and pass 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
EDUC3042 | Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EDUC3043 | Growing up in the Digital Age | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EDUC3060 | Mathematics Education | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EDUC3808 | Understanding and Communicating Science | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EDUC3809 | Assessing Children's Learning | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 30/04/2019
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