Psychology in Education (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 270 graduates of Psychology in Education (with placement year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24500 | £26500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £21000 - £31000 | £25000 - £42000 |
All Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22393 | £21543 | £25617 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19780 - £26056 | £16212 - £26409 | £19240 - £31968 |
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Course Description
Understanding psychology is essential for helping children to learn, develop and fulfill their potential. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education course will give you the knowledge, skills and competencies that are prized by employers, such as critical thinking and research abilities.
This course offers a unique opportunity to develop both an understanding of psychological theory, and how it can be applied in the context of education to help children, young people and adults learn. Our teaching is informed by cutting-edge research conducted by world-leading academics who work across psychology, education, and their intersection.
Teaching on the Psychology in Education degree is influenced by the 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' research of our academic staff within the highly ranked School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and the Mathematics Education Centre. This ensures that your learning reflects real-world issues, while building your core psychological knowledge and skills and ability to apply them to education settings.
You can choose from two different options of full-time study: a three-year course offering the award of BSc (Psychology in Education); and a four-year course (with a placement year between years 2 and 3) offering the awards of BSc (Psychology in Education) and a Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in International Studies. Transfer between the three and four-year psychology course options is normally possible. Our Psychology in Education degree will be of special interest to students interested in working in an education setting and with children or young people. It provides an ideal foundation for postgraduate study such as a PGCE, educational psychology training or any area of professional psychology.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Psychology in Education (with placement year) BSc (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 15% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
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Qualification requirements
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/. This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course. Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology in Education (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #6
- #7
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #11
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #17
- #101
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #27
- #176
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #36
- #301
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #36
- #389
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
