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BA (Hons) Psychology And Education Studies Bachelor's degree at Lincoln Bishop University

BA (Hons) Psychology And Education Studies at LBU is recognised as a nationally accredited UK degree and has received Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
93%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BA (Hons) Psychology And Education Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at LBU. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Teacher training graduates from this provider, 93% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 80% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

9.1
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent88

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional93

Moderate evidence Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 93% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional91

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 91% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 5 modules
  • Researching Psychology I
    Module details

    This module will introduce you to core areas and methods integral to the discipline and study of psychology. It will provide a historical and contextual backdrop to psychology as a scientific discipline, as well as a focus on research methodologies. This module will introduce you to the wonderful world of numberland, where you will embark on a quantitative journey through research methods and statistical techniques. It will equip you with the tools necessary to investigate questions you may have

  • Introduction to Psychology across the Lifespan
    Module details

    The module will provide you with an understanding of developmental psychology across the lifespan, exploring physical development, cognitive development, social and emotional development throughout childhood and later into maturity. You will gain a deeper understanding of the theories, themes and concepts in developmental psychology and appreciate that development continues throughout the lifespan and is influenced by a range of factors including class, culture, gender, ethnicity and heredity. I

  • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (CHiP)
    Module details

    This module will immerse you in the origins of psychology, with respect to early understandings of what psychology is (Plato; Aristotle), as well as the development and establishment of Psychology as a discipline in its own right. You will be introduced to the history of science and the Scientific Revolution, as well as corresponding developments in metaphysics and epistemology as manifested in The Enlightenment, and how this contributed to the emergence and shaping of psychology as an experimen

  • Understanding Education Inequality
    Module details

    Building on the fundamental concepts of learning introduced previously in Level 4, this module focuses on the sociology of education and learning, and, primarily, how academic achievement and educational inequality is shaped by society and educational structures. The module provides teaching and classroom-based experiences through which the impact of a variety of sociological factors, such as socio-economic group, gender, ethnicity and human rights can be better understood. Relevant theories and

  • Learning to Learn
    Module details

    Unlock the secrets to effective learning! This module explores how we learn, offering innovative approaches and tools to help you and your future learners become lifelong, independent thinkers. Perfect for anyone passionate about inspiring curiosity and resilience in education.

Year 2 3 modules
  • Personality and Individual DifferencesCompulsory
    Module details

    Personality and Individual Differences is a multifaceted module that covers the history, cornerstone theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches of personality research. The structure of human personality is examined using a trait-based approach, which is applied in a variety of sub-topics leading to a comprehensive understanding of how personality and individual differences influence thought and behaviour in different settings. The contributions of biological and environmental factors

  • Social PsychologyCompulsory
    Module details

    This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of social psychology, one of the core areas of psychology introduced in Researching Psychology I. Social Psychology will engage you with the breadth and diversity of social psychology as a discipline from social constructionism and group processes through to social cognition, collective behaviour, and social interactions. The purpose is to help you gain a detailed understanding of how people think, feel and act in relation to others and t

  • Researching Psychology IICompulsory
    Module details

    This module will build and extend on core methods and statistical techniques acquired at level 4 in Researching Psychology I. You will develop knowledge and skills integral to advanced psychological research designs, including the use of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. Specifically, this module covers three research methods strands including experimental, psychometric, and qualitative methods. Statistical underpinnings and application of techniques relevant to experimental (e.g

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course combines psychology and education studies, allowing you to explore how people learn, develop and behave across different contexts. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in psychology, covering cognitive, social and biological perspectives, alongside research methods and statistics that form the core of BPS-accredited practice. In your second year, you'll move into cognitive psychology, developmental and social psychology, and progress to more advanced quantitative and qualitative research techniques. By year three, you'll choose specialist pathways, such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, child development, health psychology or neuroscience, and undertake an empirical dissertation, your own supervised research project from design through analysis to write-up. Throughout, the course emphasises how psychological principles apply to educational and developmental contexts.

Who it's for

This course suits those interested in understanding psychological principles and their application in educational contexts. You'll need to demonstrate strong academic foundations; most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent, with typical UCAS tariffs between 96 and 111 points. The full-time format requires commitment over three years of study delivered in English.

Careers & job market

Across psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £22,250 to £28,000, rising to £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes; individual circumstances vary.

University & format

This is a full-time BA (Hons) degree taught in English at Lincoln Bishop University, a public university in Lincoln. The course runs for 3 years. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your qualification is nationally recognised. The course holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and the university is.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
87%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent74% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check LBU's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent74%
another higher-education qualification24%
an Access course1%
Other1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeX8CFquote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code X8CF). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask LBU whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home£5,760 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at LBU →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£5,760tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Careers & earnings

What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£30,000£26,000 – £30,00060
3 years after£25,500£20,000 – £27,500395
5 years after£30,000£21,500 – £33,000395

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

93%
in work or further study 15 months on
80%
in highly skilled work or study
91%
continue past their first year
97%
find their work meaningful
88%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
  3. 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
  4. 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£22,250 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£19,125 – £27,000
After 5 years LEO
£30,000
£22,950 – £32,400
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £33,500

National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

93 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

88% working5% working and studying0% in further study80% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 60; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Psychology courses at the same study level.

This course £30,000Peer median £26,500Middle 50% £25,000–£30,500
72nd percentile

Compared with 758 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 65% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 150; response rate: 58%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Is BA (Hons) Psychology And Education Studies worth it?

It depends. BA (Hons) Psychology And Education Studies adds about +£42,720 over the first ten years vs. going straight to a job, but on these earnings the payoff is slower than average.

Mixed payoff: a longer-than-average break-even for this course
break evenyr 0yr 5yr 10yr 15yr 20graduateWorth it ≈ year 18.6

Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 18.6. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.

+£42,720
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
3.5×
Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£17,280
Tuition over the course
£5,760/yr × 3 yrs (published course home fee)
£30,000
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
£6,000 above a non-graduate (£24,000)

Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £5,760/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.

Job market & outlook

How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Psychology courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
45%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Survey scoring and data cleaning
  • Literature-search summaries
  • Routine report scaffolding
  • Standard statistical runs

More human than ever

  • Clinical judgement and formulation
  • Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
  • Designing and interpreting studies
  • Ethics with vulnerable people

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • The NHS
  • Schools
  • Research & consultancies
  • Charities

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £5,760/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

93% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

🎯

Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 87.6% · in work or study 93% · continued 91%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Lincoln Bishop University

All students2,360
International2.3%
Aged 25+44.1%

Psychology across the UK

Students138,290
Aged 25+37.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Lincoln Bishop University

1,277 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 513Anti Social Behaviour 293Shoplifting 124Public Order 84Criminal Damage Arson 67

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Psychology right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to LBU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by LBU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LBU’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LBU and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by LBU. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Teacher training graduates from this provider, 93% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 80% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The published home tuition is £5,760 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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