Education & Psychology

Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour. due to the popularity of the course, performance-related criteria are in place to manage entry into honours (year 4); this means the numbers admitted to years 2 and 3 of the course are limited and dependent on performance. education is essential if you're hoping to study initial teacher education courses. we offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity and inclusion. combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the professional graduate diploma in education).

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

As a psychology graduate, continuing your studies will help you become a professional psychologist, which can lead to working in areas such as clinical, educational or occupational psychology. many graduates also work in research. other possible careers are teaching, human resource management, social work, counselling and management and professional positions throughout the private and public sectors. many of our graduates gain employment in areas associated with education, such as law, psychology, civil service and journalism. a joint honours degree in education and another subject enables graduates to apply for the professional graduate diploma in education, in either primary or secondary education.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: