Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The meeting point between psychology and education represents an exciting, cutting-edge field of study with diverse approaches.This course shows you how different approaches to education impact upon learning and development. You’ll understand how psychology can inform education, and you’ll receive a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers. These include teaching, youth work, ...Read more

Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The meeting point between psychology and education represents an exciting, cutting-edge field of study with diverse approaches.This course shows you how different approaches to education impact upon learning and development. You’ll understand how psychology can inform education, and you’ll receive a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers. These include teaching, youth work, psychology, counselling and social work.You’ll learn from experts in education and psychology who use their research to inform their teaching, introducing you to the latest debates in educational psychology. You’ll can also conduct your own research while exploring the relationship between the two disciplines.The course has both theoretical and practical components – you’ll benefit from opportunities to gain practical experience of working in an educational context to apply your theoretical knowledge.

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Education
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Developmental Psychology
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
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Developmental Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Developmental Psychology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Jaithra
15 Mar 24

More hands-on..Read more

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Molly
15 Mar 24

Being a campus uni is convenient for all parts of student life, especially in the first year. The city is also really nice...Read more

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

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

T Level:

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

Subject specific requirements

AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or; A in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers, including maths and science.

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.

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

35 points overall (16 at Higher Level). You must study a science at Higher Level and achieve grade 6 or above.

Including maths and science

We accept science-based BTEC qualifications (with Distinctions), alongside non-performance/arts based A-levels.

We will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above.

Popular A-level subjects

Developmental Psychology

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

Psychology
91%
Biology
34%
History
21%
Sociology
18%
English Literature
18%
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J
Jaithra
15 Mar 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
More hands-on...
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M
Molly
15 Mar 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Being a campus uni is convenient for all parts of student life, especially in the first year. The city is also really nice....
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University of Leeds
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