Developmental and Education Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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**Learn to support children and young people experiencing problems in education** Our BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology degree develops your knowledge and understanding of how to apply psychological principles to an educational context and is ideal if you want to become an educational psychologist.**Examine the psychological factors that affect how we learn**You will explore the psychological principles behind how we learn and how these relate to the development of children and ...Read more


Learn to support children and young people experiencing problems in education

Our BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology degree develops your knowledge and understanding of how to apply psychological principles to an educational context and is ideal if you want to become an educational psychologist.


Examine the psychological factors that affect how we learn

You will explore the psychological principles behind how we learn and how these relate to the development of children and young people who experience problems that impact their ability to grasp new information within an educational context.As part of this, you will consider how these problems hinder their educational attainment and experience in educational contexts.


You will consider topics that include:

- Learning difficulties- Social and emotional problems- Issues around disability- Complex developmental disorders in children and young people- Teacher training- Parenting and family contexts.- Combine education studies with psychological theoryThe course combines key psychological theories and practice with educational and pedagogical study and principles as you build a strong foundation of knowledge to better support those who struggle to learn for a variety of reasons.


Apply your knowledge and skills to a professional placement setting

In your third year, you will look to apply your newly acquired knowledge, understanding and practice to a professional setting through our integrated work placement to provide you with valuable experience ahead of your future career.


Small teaching groups for more personalised support

Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.


Learn from expert practicing researchers who really get to know you

Our team of expert psychology and education active researchers and practitioners bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom with them and really get to know and how best to support you throughout your studies.


Accreditation

Our BSc (Hons) Developmental and Education Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification that acts as a first step to becoming a psychologist.


On this course you will:

- Understand the psychology behind how children develop, behave and when they learn best.- Examine the factors that affect children's ability to learn and how best to support them.- Apply your knowledge and skills on a dedicated work placement within a professional setting.- Learn from psychology and education experts who really get to know you and your needs.- Study on a British Psychological Society-accredited course.

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WUSCA ranking:
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Psychology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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80%
Average salary
Average salary
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Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Evie
27 Feb 24

The support the uni gives to students academically and outside is really good they are always happy to help and also with chi being a smaller uni it’s more personal so lecturers..Read more

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Aaria
14 Nov 23

There is such an emphasis on a community feel. Lectures are very easy to talk to and are willing to always..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:12 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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Merit overall with a C in the Core.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
84%
Sociology
23%
Biology
19%
English Language
16%
English Literature
16%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,344 per year

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Evie
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The support the uni gives to students academically and outside is really good they are always happy to help and also with chi being a smaller uni it’s more personal so lecturers...
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Aaria
14 Nov 23
Developmental and Education Psychology BSc (Hons)
There is such an emphasis on a community feel. Lectures are very easy to talk to and are willing to always...
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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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