Psychological Studies (BA): 3-year, full-time

About this course

Psychological studies with a focus on child development and education is a programme that combines the scientific study of psychology with a specific emphasis on how children and young people grow, learn, and develop, and how that knowledge can be applied in educational and support settings. It draws on developmental psychology, educational psychology, and cognitive science to build an understanding of the processes that underlie learning and behaviour across childhood and adolescence. At Birkbeck College, University of London, this three-year full-time programme prepares you for a wide range of roles working with children and young people, whether you are already working in this area or are coming to it fresh. You will develop skills and understanding in how psychological theory and research can be applied to support children's and young people's learning and development more effective

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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