Psychology with Mental Health & Education BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Mental Health in Education at Birmingham Newman University offers a professionally accredited and engaging route into the study the core areas of psychology, with bespoke modules in mental health in education.
Discover how psychology can help us understand mental health, support young people and learners, and promote positive outcomes in schools and wider educational environments.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an essential first step towards a career in professional psychology.
You will explore core areas of psychology alongside specialist topics in mental health in education, examining how psychological theory and research can be applied to support wellbeing, learning, and development. Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a meaningful difference in educational and mental health contexts.
What does this course cover?
Each year includes dedicated content focused on mental health in education, helping you build the knowledge, analytical and practical skills.
Assessment is designed to help you think critically and apply your learning in real-world contexts. You will complete a range of coursework, including case studies, research reports, presentations and practical projects—there are no formal examinations on this course. In your final year, you will undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
Why study this course
You will study the core areas of psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental, social and individual differences, alongside research methods that develop your ability to design, conduct and evaluate psychological research. You will also explore specialist topics in mental health and wellbeing within educational settings, applying psychological theory to support learners and promote positive outcomes.
Entry requirements
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
We welcome students from all backgrounds and accept a wide range of qualifications. If yours aren’t listed, don’t worry – our Admissions Team can help you explore your options. See full entry requirements.
• A-Level: Grade profile of BBC or 112 UCAS Tariff Points.
• BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
• T-levels: A T-level with an overall Merit grade.
If English is not your first language, you must have the following IELTS score:
· Foundation courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 5.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
· Undergraduate courses: A Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information.
Please contact Admissions if you have any questions.
Please contact Admissions if you have any questions.
Course fees & funding
Fees
All fees are shown in GBP (£).
The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £9,790. Tuition fees for courses starting May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle.
Fees for the 2025/26 & 2027/28 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages and choosing your degree type.
Please note: If this course includes a Foundation Year, the fees shown above apply to the Foundation Year only. Fees for subsequent years will be charged at the standard undergraduate full-time fee.
Funding
Find out what funding and support might be available to you through Student Finance and Student Success.
Additional costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Find out about extra costs, timetable details, and how course modules may change through additional course information.
Facilities
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Accreditations and exemptions
Subject to accreditation by the British Psychological Society.
What careers can I consider
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Mental Health in Education course are well prepared for a range of careers across education, mental health, and support services. The degree develops key skills in critical thinking, communication, research, and understanding behaviour, skills that are highly valued across many professional settings.
With this degree, you may go on to roles such as a learning mentor, teaching assistant, pastoral support worker, SEN (Special Educational Needs) support worker, or education welfare officer. You could also work in wider support roles within schools, colleges, charities, and community organisations that focus on young people’s wellbeing and development.
The course also provides a strong foundation for roles in mental health and care settings, such as a mental health support worker, family support worker, youth worker, or wellbeing practitioner. These roles offer opportunities to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals’ mental health and educational outcomes.
For those interested in further professional training, this degree is an excellent stepping stone towards postgraduate study in areas such as educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, or health psychology. It can also support progression into teacher training or other education-based careers.
Overall, this course offers a flexible pathway into a wide range of careers, with opportunities to specialise further depending on your interests and career goals.
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Meet the teaching team
Flo Pearce
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- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology, Research Degree Advisor
Kate McGarry
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- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology
Dr Claudia Lega
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- Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology
Magdalena Smusz
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- Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology, Research Degree Supervisor
Ashleigh Thatcher
- Role:
- Lecturer in Forensic Psychology
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- Psychology
Melanie West
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology, Research Degree Supervisor
Dr James Adie
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- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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- Psychology, Research Degree Supervisor (Director of Studies)
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