Psychology and Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) (with Foundation Year)

PSYCHOLOGY

The study of Psychology is more relevant than ever, offering insights into human thought and behaviour that impact every aspect of life and society. A Psychology degree at Liverpool Hope University equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a wide variety of careers. The single honours BSc Psychology course focuses on applying psychological principles to real-life contexts, while the combined honours option allows you to study psychology alongside one of over twenty other disciplines.

Both single and combined honours Psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring you gain a solid grounding in core areas of psychology while developing critical thinking and independent learning skills. Our experienced, research-active lecturers support you throughout your studies, helping you build transferable skills valuable in sectors such as healthcare, education, marketing, and the criminal justice system.

The Psychology degree also offers opportunities to enrich your learning through research internships, mentoring, outward-bound retreats, and international experiences as part of our Global Hope network. You’ll benefit from access to specialist labs, gaining hands-on experience with techniques such as eye-tracking, EEG, and observational methods.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

The Special Educational Needs course will help you advocate for disability rights and equality in your career. Over 16 million disabled people live in the UK. Graduates skilled in special educational needs and disability are in demand. They are needed in education, health, social work, and business. This degree values the contributions of disabled people and encourages you to focus on knowledge instead of just needs.

A supportive team of both disabled and non-disabled academics will help you gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead in this field. You will learn about the historical, social, and cultural factors that shape our views on special educational needs and disability. Activities will enhance your grasp of academic theories. They will also demonstrate how to use this knowledge in real-world situations. The course benefits from the tutors’ strong professional backgrounds. It also includes insights from guest speakers and partner organisations. These include disabled-led groups, education and care providers, charities, and disability arts organisations.

Liverpool Hope’s Special Educational Needs course is unique. It is led by the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies. This centre is an internationally recognised leader in disability studies research and the only UK research centre focused on disability and culture.

You can also study Special Educational Needs via a single honours degree with the course.