Educational Psychology

About this course

Educational psychology applies the science of mind and behaviour to the contexts in which people learn, develop and encounter difficulty. It is a discipline concerned with understanding how children and young people grow intellectually, emotionally and socially, and with identifying the psychological factors that help or hinder learning in educational settings. This involves drawing on developmental psychology, cognitive science, social psychology and research methods to ask evidence-based questions about education and to translate findings into meaningful support for children, families and schools. This three-year full-time programme at the University of Chichester develops your knowledge of psychological principles and their application to educational contexts. You will build a thorough understanding of child and adolescent development, exploring how cognitive abilities, language, soc

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 50% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 10% of graduatescards →

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