Content

This BPS-accredited Psychology with Development and Education degree takes you on a journey from infancy to adulthood and how we are shaped by brain development, society, education, and technology.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of children’s minds, emotions, and behaviours at different life stages, including those with divergent needs. This means studying the reasons for developmental disorders and psychological challenges, and how to provide effective support and treatment. There’s also a work placement option to help you put theory into practice. You'll cover topics such as:

Language, communication, social relationships and social interaction; Learning and Education across childhood; Changing patterns of childhood experience including interactions with technology; Atypical child development such as neurodivergence, developmental disorders, and mental health issues that typically emerge in childhood; You’ll learn about the theoretical and applied aspects of child development, culminating in your final year supervised project on a topic you choose.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus English and Maths at National 5 (Applications of Maths at B accepted).

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC plus English and Maths at National 5 (Applications of Maths at B accepted).

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at AAB including one from English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, History, Modern Studies or Physics.