Psychology with Mental Health & Education BSc (Hons)
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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.
Experience Psychology at Birmingham Newman University
Privacy NoticeBy clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube's privacy policy applies.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.
What are the 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 you are in receipt of overseas qualifications and have no evidence of UK study you may be required to demonstrate your English proficiency through a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS.
Please contact Admissions if you have any questions.
Course fees & funding
Fees
All fees are shown in GBP (£).
The tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is: £9,790.
Fees for the 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.
Our campus
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Privacy NoticeBy clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube's privacy policy applies.Subject to accreditation by the British Psychological Society.
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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Student life & support
Student life & support at Birmingham Newman brings together the services, facilities and guidance that help students feel supported and succeed at every stage of their journey.
From academic skills, wellbeing and disability support to student finance, cost‑of‑living help, accommodation and campus life, we support students both inside and outside the classroom – so they can make the most of their time at university and beyond.
Life in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse cities, offering a vibrant and welcoming environment for students. From world-class shopping and a thriving food scene to cultural attractions and green spaces, there’s always something to explore.
The city is also one of the most affordable places to study in the UK, helping you make the most of your student budget. With excellent transport links, you can easily travel across the UK, including quick connections to London and other major cities.
Whether you’re looking for nightlife, live events, or quiet places to relax, Birmingham has something for everyone.
Meet the teaching team
Flo Pearce
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- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology, Research Degree Advisor
Kate McGarry
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology
Dr Claudia Lega
- Role:
- Lecturer in Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology, Research Degree Advisor
Magdalena Smusz
- Role:
- 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
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology, Research Degree Supervisor (Director of Studies)
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