Education and Psychology with a Year Abroad

Studying Education and Psychology will give you expert scientific training in how the mind, brain, and behaviour work together.

You will explore the psychological and neuroscientific processes that underpin thinking, reasoning, memory, and language. You will also examine the effects of brain injury and investigate evidence based ways to improve health related behaviour. Alongside this, our degree offers the opportunity to study a wide range of education focused topics, including education policy, teaching and learning, wellbeing, child development, additional learning needs, equality and social justice, and digital education.

Throughout the course, you will develop excellent research, writing, and critical analysis skills, as well as strong numeracy and ICT abilities.

As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk

There are many rewarding careers that build on the combined disciplines of psychology and education, including prison education, the education of looking after children, lifelong learning, special educational needs, and community education.

You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in organisations such as schools, local authorities, businesses, and charities to enhance your student experience and your career prospects. You will need an additional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification to become a teacher.

Kickstart a bright future at Swansea University.

With around 300,000 residents, Swansea isn’t the biggest city this side of the Severn, but she’s got a big personality with a cost of living that’s refreshingly affordable compared to most other UK cities. Whether you like to explore the outdoors, take in a bit of culture, or anything in between, Swansea has something for everyone.

As a student at Swansea University, you'll benefit from a friendly, inclusive community and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime. Alongside first-class resources that include a mock court room, indoor athletics centre & virtual reality lab, you'll learn from leading academics, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

With 120 societies, 50 sports clubs and 12 months of must-see events, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures.

Whoever you are and whoever you want to be, you'll find yourself right at home in Swansea.