Education with Psychology BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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22-SEP-25

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**1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)****8th in the UK for Education (The Complete University Guide 2025)****About the course**If you want to influence education practice or plan education policy, this degree is for you. And you will be able to do this with a firm understanding of psychology.You’ll explore education in both formal and informal settings, from education in schools to universities, and community and refugee education, to arts ...Read more


1st in the UK for our research impact in Education in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)


8th in the UK for Education (The Complete University Guide 2025)


About the course

If you want to influence education practice or plan education policy, this degree is for you. And you will be able to do this with a firm understanding of psychology.You’ll explore education in both formal and informal settings, from education in schools to universities, and community and refugee education, to arts education. You’ll study topics including:curriculum, learning, culture and societysupport for neurodivergent learnersinclusion, equalities and identitieseducation, democracy, social justice and global sustainabilitydigital education in the age of artificial intelligence.Through your psychology modules you’ll investigate how people learn through every stage of life. You’ll learn about child development through social, biological, cognitive and clinical psychology studies. You’ll also consider the social, emotional and mental heath needs of learners. This experience will enhance your understanding of the field of education.Our passionate academics are experts in teaching and have influenced education policy. Their diverse research specialisms include:the role of education in conflict zoneslearning in prisonschildren’s literacyhow sustainability is taught across the world.You’ll get to study education in the area that interests you, from infant schools to arts, museums and refugee education.


About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
What students say
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Merlin
03 Feb 24

The best aspects of my Uni experience are the friends I’ve made and the support and encouragement I’ve received. The worst aspect would be the adjustment period into uni life, but..Read more

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Isobel
31 Jan 24

Really friendly uni, lovely campus! Good student support in terms of mental well-being, good library for studies and cute social spaces! Sometimes it feels like the uni is..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21 credits at Distinction.The Access course should be in the humanities, education or social sciences.

We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma preferably in Business, Sport, Applied Science, Performing Arts, IT, Health and Social Care, Media.You should also have a good range of GCSEs 9-4 (5 A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

including grade B in the Core Component.The T Level would normally be in Education and Childcare.You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,575 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,575 per year

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Merlin
03 Feb 24
Psychology (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
The best aspects of my Uni experience are the friends I’ve made and the support and encouragement I’ve received. The worst aspect would be the adjustment period into uni life, but...
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Isobel
31 Jan 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Really friendly uni, lovely campus! Good student support in terms of mental well-being, good library for studies and cute social spaces! Sometimes it feels like the uni is...
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