Psychology with Development and Education - BSc (Hons)

Our BPS-accredited degree focuses on child and adolescent development. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to support and treat children and young people. Ranked No. 1 in Scotland for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027). You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including how they learn. This covers infancy through to the end of adolescence, and includes divergent needs, developmental disorders and psychological challenges. You'll graduate with the skills and expertise required to support and treat children and young people effectively. Work placement and strong industry connections We have excellent connections with local education authorities, health services and charities. There’s also a work placement option to help you put your knowledge into practice. Throughout the course, you'll cover topics such as: Learning and Education across childhood. Language, communication, social relationships and social interaction. Changing patterns of childhood experience including interactions with technology. Atypical child development such as neurodivergence, developmental disorders, and the mental health issues that typically emerge in childhood. Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. This means you can switch to another 'psychology with' pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later. No other Scottish university is offering these flexible undergraduate degree pathways in psychology. We believe that gives you a distinct edge when it comes to applying for postgraduate study or employment. Abertay is Scotland’s TOP Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2027).