Psychology has never been more important in terms of influence on educational policy and practice. The nexus between psychology and education represents an exciting and cutting edge field of study with diverse theoretical and methodological approaches. This course offers you the opportunity to discover how approaches to education impact upon learning and development, and gives you the knowledge and skills to understand how psychology can inform education. It will provide you with a sound basis for pursuing a wide range of future careers including teaching, youth work, educational or clinical psychology, counselling and social work. We aim to use a variety of assessment methods in order for you to build a core set of transferable skills in critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, independent and team-working, synthesising information, and oral presentation and in social and psychological or educational research. You’ll be assessed using a range of methods that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. The type of assessment will vary depending on the modules you choose. Current methods of assessment include completion of practical work, such as designing, conducting and analysing research, literature reviews, poster presentations, reflective logs, to traditional methods, such as writing essays and examinations. The BSc Psychology with Education degree offers the knowledge and skillset to support you in pursuing a wide range of future careers related to teaching, youth work, educational or clinical psychology, counselling and social work.