Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology) BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This engaging British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited Psychology (Educational and Development Psychology) degree focuses on the psychological development within educational settings as well as inclusion and support needs within educational Institutions. The course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum. This includes the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological ...Read more

This engaging British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited Psychology (Educational and Development Psychology) degree focuses on the psychological development within educational settings as well as inclusion and support needs within educational Institutions. The course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum. This includes the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives and society. You'll also consider how all of these impact and relate to psychology.


This course also offers the opportunity to spend one year completing a work placement.

You'll be taught by our team of over 150 expert psychologists in one of the largest Psychology departments in the UK, and will be able to take advantage of our innovative Psychology laboratories, exclusively for use by you to carry out your research and data analysis.Our teaching is delvered by scholars who are recognised as world-leading as evidenced by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).Our Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) so as long as you graduate with at least a 2.2 honours degree you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS – a necessary qualification if you wish to pursue further training and a career as a professional psychologist.


Why study Psychology at NTU

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All of our courses offer work-like experience

and we'll support you to find a placement. Through our sandwich years or in-module placement opportunities, you'll get the opportunity to apply your knowledge in the real world.-


Tailor your learning experience through optional modules and pathways.

We offer a wide range of optional modules which are taught by experts in their field. In your final year you'll be able to choose modules related to this specialism as well as a completely free choice from the modules outlined below.-


Get involved in our amazing UK and overseas opportunities

such as field trips and international summer schools. You could even study abroad for a year at a partner university, or take part in NTU SHIELD, our mental health and wellbeing service for adolescents experiencing difficulties or challenges.-


Your future employability and careers prospects are endless.

In addition to working directly in Psychology, you will also develop transferable skills in communication, management, analysis and insight that are highly sought in many areas.

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16/101
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43rd
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45th
What students say
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Molly
03 Feb 25

Studying at NTU has been a great journey of unforgettable experiences. The well-being and learning disability support has been valuable in helping me navigate challenges while..Read more

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Julia
06 Jan 23

One of the best aspects of studying at Nottingham Trent is the social life, there is a wide variety of people that you can meet which just makes the experience more enjoyable...Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 - 136 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

128 - 136 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

128 - 136 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

128 - 136 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.

128 - 136 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).

DDD from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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