BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

Application of psychological knowledge and approaches in education. Broad range of theories and perspectives with focus on developmental and educational psychology. Big issues and debates in education, such as effective teaching and the role of empirical research to inform practice. Introduction to psychological techniques in educational research.

Overview of fundamental cognitive psychology. History and development of cognitive psychology, research findings and theories developed from these findings, along with associated research methodologies.

Introduction to social psychology theory, research, and practice. Key theoretical approaches in social psychology, critical evaluation and real-world application of these theories.

Biological basis of behaviour applied to different topics such as intelligence, reproductive behaviour, and perception. Complementary research perspectives such as neuroscience, neuropsychology, evolutionary and comparative approaches. Ethical and historical aspects of Biological Psychology.

Research methods and statistics in psychology. Research methodologies, approaches, epistemologies and ontologies, and practical sessions to develop research skills.

Development of research literacies in an applied context. Designing own research studies on topics relevant to experiences as university students. Builds directly on the semester 1 20-credit module Introduction to Research Skills and Statistics in Psychology.

Brings together theory and practice by exploring children's learning and development from a psychological perspective. Influential psychological theories that have informed current understandings and interventions to support children's learning and development. Critical evaluation of cutting-edge research in this area.

Biological and cognitive underpinnings of learning. Topics such as memory, attention and perception, drawing on contemporary research from fields such as educational neuroscience and applied cognitive psychology.

Intricate interplay between social dynamics and educational environments. How social factors influence behaviour, learning, and academic outcomes within educational settings. Principles from both psychology and education. Insights into interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and the socio-cultural context of learning.

Builds on Research Skills and Statistics in Psychology 1. Continue development of research skills, deepening understanding and broadening the range of statistical analyses to interrogate data.

Key theory, practice, and application of qualitative research methods in psychology. Different data collection methods such as interviews, focus groups, participant observation and document analysis. Different analytical approaches such as content analysis and reflexive thematic analysis. Practical, theoretical and ethical issues involved when carrying out qualitative research.

What we mean by inclusive education and how an inclusive learning environment can be achieved. How particular groups of learners can become marginalised, categorised and stereotyped and the implications for schools and society. Evaluation of current strategies that aim to promote more inclusive practices.

Ideas of childhood and child development to explore how children and young people's health and well-being are conceptualised in UK and international policy and practice. In-depth understanding of different models of health and the range of physical, psychological, sociological and cultural factors that influence children and young people's health and well-being. Critical approach to exploring these factors enabling engagement with theoretical debates related to health and well-being.

Analyse examples of teaching and learning practices from across the world. Curriculum as a mixture of content, pedagogy and assessment practices. Particular emphasis on research studies that examine the quality and adequacy of the learning experiences that children and young people encounter within specific international curriculum settings and the nature of educational outcomes that they achieve.

Contemporary issues in relation to child welfare. Relevant to all those thinking of careers working with children including teaching, social work and the therapeutic professions. Theory, practice and policy of issues such as multiagency working, safeguarding, children in care, family support, and the role of the voluntary sector and government initiatives. Central focus on the Children Act (1989), the Children and Families Act (2014), and 'Working together to safeguard children' (2018).

Major piece of research in psychology and education, bringing together subject knowledge and understanding of research design and analyses to produce a novel piece of research. Allocated an expert academic supervisor who will support in developing and conducting the project.

Deepen knowledge, develop skills and gain experience from real-life education settings. Work alongside teachers or other professionals in education under guidance of tutors from the School of Education. Explore how education policy is implemented in practice. Examine how the management and leadership structures of educational institutions function and how management decisions are made and applied. Consider social, political and ethical aspects of working in education, and deepen understanding of

Individual differences in learning and development, with a focus on specific developmental disabilities such as ADHD, Autism and Down's Syndrome. Key issues such as labelling, the nature of diagnosis and assessment, co-occurrence and diversity of needs.

Key elements examine the nature of the sensory information supporting activities, how we process sensory information (with reference to the underlying neuronal brain structures), and how understanding of brain structures impacts upon view of how we achieve real-world interactions.

In-depth knowledge of key issues in the reasoning and decision-making literature. Understand the relationship between normative systems and performance, and the theoretical explanations that have been offered to explain this performance.

Application of the principles and practices of applied psychology to occupational health issues: the study of psychological, social and organisational aspects of the dynamic relationship between work and health. Relevant psychological theories and evidence which form the evidence base for occupational health. Theories relating to work stress, work scheduling, work-life balance and health promotion at work. Practical application of theoretical issues via group work, based on worksite experience a

How the separation of the brain into two hemispheres affects human cognition.

Contemporary scientific study of cognition and emotion. Contribution from experimental psychology, neuropsychology and clinical psychology to this field of study. Current research papers alongside seminal work, allowing understanding of both state of the art and the development of the discipline.

Feminist psychologists provide an alternative perspective on mainstream social psychology, critically advocating for issues such as gender roles, intersectionality, activism and creative approaches to research. Broad range of feminist social psychology topics, critical and interactive discussions and debates, and consideration of how psychology content can inform activism and policy.

Two main areas: the historical development of psychology and the conceptual issues that underlie it. Philosophical conceptions that underlie view of the mind and the human subject, and how these have changed over time. Questions of method, particularly with reference to scientific method. How science develops.