Course Overview

For many graduates, this programme provides the academic foundations and enhanced professional competence to succeed within their existing post and career pathway. It is particularly suitable for those who want to support children and young peoples learning, development and well-being, as mentors, family support workers and behaviour specialists and for those considering a career as a primary or early years teacher. Please note that those considering teaching will need to undertake postgraduate training as this course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status. Graduates can also go on to study at postgraduate level and this degree can be the first step into careers in psychology, education and research. Graduates wishing to pursue a career as an educational psychologist may apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology which will confer Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) with the British Psychological Society and consequently eligibility to apply to a Doctorate in Educational Psychology programme. Note: This programme does not confer GBC, and students wishing to undertake postgraduate training to become a professional psychologist will need to first achieve GBC through the Postgraduate Diploma as indicated above. However, students who graduate from this degree with a minimum of lower second-class honours (2:2) will be exempted from the Foundation Year of the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, able to join directly in Year 1 and attain GBC at the end of Year 2. We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with Londons top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.

General Eligibility

We welcome all interested applicants with and without formal qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. However, as a minimum, applicants must have: a good standard of written and spoken English a good standard of basic mathematics basic computer skills an active and ongoing engagement in the education sector working directly with children or young people (as a paid employee or as a volunteer) for a minimum of one day (six hours) a week, for the duration of the degree. a workplace mentor (to support your reflective practice at work) Confirmation of your placement and mentor will only be required when you enroll.

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Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.