How much psychology is included in education degrees focused on learning and development?
Education degrees focused on learning and development can include a substantial amount of psychology, particularly developmental, educational, cognitive and social psychology. This content is applied to teaching, learning, behaviour and child or adult development, rather than covering psychology as broadly or deeply as a dedicated psychology degree.
Key points
- Psychology may appear as core modules, optional modules, or material integrated across education subjects.
- Research methods and assessment may draw on psychological theories and evidence.
- The balance can range from theory-focused study to practical applications in classrooms or other learning settings.
Things to check
- The amount and type of psychology depend on the university, course title, pathway and country, so check the official module list and course specification.