COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Studies degree at Canterbury Christ Church University combines psychological theory with practical educational applications, preparing students for careers in teaching, educational psychology, learning support, and education policy. In the first year, students develop a foundation in psychology, exploring how the mind works, human development, brain and behaviour, and contextual influences on learning, while also building essential academic and professional skills. The second year focuses on integrated psychological perspectives, research methods, and data analysis, while introducing modules that examine psychology in the classroom and approaches to supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside opportunities to gain experience through client projects and interdisciplinary studies. In the final year, students deepen their understanding of advanced psychological principles, applying research methods and analysis to real-world educational contexts. They complete a research project and a module that enables them to translate inclusive education theory into practice, ensuring they can create supportive and effective learning environments. The program emphasizes the intersection of psychology and education, encouraging evidence-based approaches to understanding learner behaviour, motivation, and development. Graduates emerge equipped with practical skills, research expertise, and theoretical knowledge, ready to make meaningful contributions to educational settings and further postgraduate study.