Psychology with Education Studies BSc

Course overview

This degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological SocietyLink opens in a new window, draws on Warwick’s research strengths and agendas across the Department of Psychology and Education Studies. The issues of learning and teaching are key in both disciplines, making them a natural academic combination.

If you are interested in a career working with children, young people, schools and families, the course will give you an understanding of education, development and behaviour from a psychological perspective.

Study abroad

In an interconnected world, employers greatly value an international perspective. Studying abroad provides you with a first-hand opportunity to explore how culture influences psychological processes and develop a range of valuable skills that give you a competitive advantage in the graduate market.

Our Department is part of the University’s large global network of exchange partnersLink opens in a new window, with long-standing agreements with prestigious universities around the world. A particularly popular Warwick option is with Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, acknowledged as one of the world’s top universities.

Our students have previously undertaken study abroad opportunities in Brazil, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the USA. When students choose to study abroad, they apply in their second year for a third year of study at a partner institution. Students then return to Warwick for their final year.

We welcome applications for our International Foundation and Undergraduate courses from applicants from Jordan.

High School qualification is not considered for entry. We would require completion of an approved international foundation programme, such as the Warwick International Foundation Programme. Alternatively IB, A Levels, or other European or North American system will also be considered.

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at mena@warwick.ac.uk.

See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band B

Learn more about our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window.

Placements and work experience

Psychology students at Warwick can apply for a one-year or part-year intercalated work placement in the UK or abroad. This is to be taken between their second and final years. We provide our students with support and guidance to identify and apply for placements. Our students have undertaken work placements in organisations such as Virgin Media, BMW, Microsoft, as well as a range of other employers.

Our students can also take up a variety of work experience opportunities alongside their studies or during holidays. These have included, for example, mental health work placements abroad, Nightline counselling posts, and involvement in the Psychology student magazine Cognoscenti.

Your career

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:

• NHS
• Cancer Research UK
• EY
• Hewett Recruitment
• IBM
• John Lewis and Partners
• Kuehne + Nagel
• The Forward Trust
• Teach First

They have pursued roles such as:

• Clinical psychologists
• Counsellors
• Teachers
• Educational psychologists
• Health psychologists
• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Financial and accounting technicians
• Marketing professionals
• Management consultants
• Business analysts

Our graduates go on to Master’s degrees and PhDs at prestigious universities in the UK and overseas. Further study opportunities include our own programmes:

• MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology (with work placement)
• MSc Behavioural and Data Science
• MSc Behavioural and Economic Science
• MSc Psychological Research PhD / MPhil / MSc in Psychology (Research)
• Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme (with Coventry University)

Helping you find the right career

Throughout your degree, you’ll focus on a range of skills that will prepare you for a broad variety of career opportunities. We’ll provide you with the specialised support to help identify those opportunities.

We have a dedicated Careers Consultant, who is on hand to offer practical sessions and one-to-one guidance to help you decide what you want to do after graduation. Your degree will open a variety of doors not just in psychological research, neuroscience or mental health, but also in areas like law, education, business, finance and advertising.

Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Psychology Finalists – next steps
• Careers with Children and Young People
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.