Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)
University of York
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Linking the study of psychology and education will provide you with a unique set of skills spanning two dynamic disciplines.Youll study cognitive, social, developmental, and biological aspects of psychology, while building your understanding of educational contexts. This will give you an integrated understanding of how psychological theory and research intersect with education in a wide range of settings. Youll learn from academics working on cutting-edge research in psychology and education, ...Read more

Linking the study of psychology and education will provide you with a unique set of skills spanning two dynamic disciplines.You'll study cognitive, social, developmental, and biological aspects of psychology, while building your understanding of educational contexts. This will give you an integrated understanding of how psychological theory and research intersect with education in a wide range of settings. You'll learn from academics working on cutting-edge research in psychology and education, giving you direct access to some of the latest thinking in the field. Alongside rigorous academic study, you'll gain valuable skills and experience with a range of opportunities for placements and volunteering. Your studies will inform and guide you, giving you practice applying educational and psychological theory to real-world situations.

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Education
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
Education
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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100%
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Education graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Education graduate salary
£16,400
What students say
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Emily
26 Feb 24

The university of York is an inclusive university which provides lots of support. Being a first year they really helped settle us in and provided support if we needed it...Read more

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Sophie
20 Feb 24

worst is the organisation in the department, things get changed too..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Essential Subjects:Science (or equivalent) at grade B is essential.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including Science-related units.

Cambridge Pre-U Science is essential.

With 6 in a Higher Level Science subject.

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Education

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
62%
Mathematics
27%
English Literature
26%
Biology
22%
History
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,800 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,800 per year

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Students from International

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£25800 Per year

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Emily
26 Feb 24
Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)
The university of York is an inclusive university which provides lots of support. Being a first year they really helped settle us in and provided support if we needed it....
Read more
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Sophie
20 Feb 24
Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)
worst is the organisation in the department, things get changed too...
Read more
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Nearest train station: Poppleton  2.7 miles away

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