
Psychology with Development and Education BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology with Development and Education BSc (Hons)
Our accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree focuses on child and adolescent development. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to work effectively with children and young people.
You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including those with divergent needs. This means studying the reasons for developmental disorders and psychological challenges, and how to provide effective support and treatment. There’s also a work placement option to help you put theory into practi...
<strong>Our accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree focuses on child and adolescent development. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to work effectively with children and young people.</strong> <br/><br/>You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including those with divergent needs. This means studying the reasons for developmental disorders and psychological challenges, and how to provide effective support and treatment. There’s also a work placement option to help you put theory into practice. Youll cover topics such as: <br/><br/><br/>• Language, communication, social relationships and social interaction.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learning and Education across childhood.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Changing patterns of childhood experience including interactions with technology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Atypical child development such as neurodivergence, developmental disorders, and mental health issues that typically emerge in childhood.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You’ll learn about the theoretical and applied aspects of child development, culminating in your final year supervised project on a topic you choose.<br/><br/>Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to another Psychology pathway degree if your interests change over time.<br/><br/>This Psychology with Development and Education degree is <strong>accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)</strong> and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential for students who want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means that successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training. <br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course scored an impressive <strong>95% for Overall Student Satisfaction</strong> in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). Plus you’ll be taught by developmental psychologists who are producing internationally excellent or world leading research (REF2021).
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C820
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Psychology and one from Modern Studies, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics plus one other AH
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
HNC (BTEC)
D
Entry into Year 1 with Health & Social Care
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,B
Entry into Year 2 to include Psychology and one from Modern Studies, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit C plus Higher Psychology at B Social Science - Graded Unit C Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P to include Psychology A and Psychology B Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Childhood Practice - Graded Unit C Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Unit C Police Studies - Graded Unit C Social Care - Graded Unit C Social Service - Graded Unit C Working with Communities - Graded Unit C
HND (BTEC)
D
Entry into Year 1 with Health & Social Care
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with HND Social Science - Graded Units CC Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Units CC
A level
C,C,C
Entry into Year 2 with AAB to include Psychology and one from Government & Politics, English, Sociology, History, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Maths or Physics
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Legal Services
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |