Education and Psychology

Course description

Education is an interesting field of study in its own right. You will learn about formal and informal education in relation to political and social issues. This new social policy degree programme gives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and enables you to place these in a broader international and comparative perspective.

Why Education and Social Policy at Strathclyde?
Opportunity to put theory into practice in a community placement and enhance your employability.
Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond.
Experience research-informed, evidence-based teaching by internationally-recognised professionals.
Joint Honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the PGDE).
Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Your Career
Our graduates will have opportunities to work in professions associated with education, for example, in law, psychology, journalism, the Civil Service, and the Museums Service. A joint Honours degree in Education and another subject will qualify you to apply for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) course, either primary or secondary.

Subjects

• Psychology
• Humanities
• Social sciences
• Educational studies