Psychology with Education [with Foundation Year] Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Learn to understand people's behaviour, emotions and thoughts, with a particular focus on educational psychology.

At ARU, you’ll explore all the different facets of psychology to achieve [British Psychological Society (BPS)](https://www.bps.org.uk/) accreditation, including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology.

You’ll broaden your understanding of educational psychology through specialist modules on educational psychology, atypical development, inclusion, special educational needs and developmental difficulties.

You’ll also complete a compulsory work experience module – an opportunity to gain essential applied experience to support and enhance your graduate career.

Why ARU?

Study specialist modules on education and educational psychology

Bring the world of work to life through [Live Briefs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/innovative-curriculum#live-briefs); designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving

Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023)

We offer [support with the cost of living](https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/money-advice-and-support), and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience

BPS accredited

Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs