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Psychology and Education Practice at University of Roehampton - UCAS

University of Roehampton

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: British Psychological Society

Psychology and Education Practice

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Why this course?

  • Roehampton has an international reputation as an excellent centre for educational and psychological training.
  • At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars or workshops, giving you tailored teaching and contact time with your lecturers.
  • Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025).
  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
About this course A career focused psychology degree, ideal if you want to work in education. With hands-on placements in a range of settings, alongside core psychology modules, you’ll study a degree that will set the foundation for your future. You'll study in a supportive and inspiring environment. You’ll learn core and contemporary subjects within psychology and explore inclusive and holistic approaches to teaching and learning. In your final year the two disciplines merge as you embark on an education career pathway that focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders and educational psychology. Skills Inspired by the fact that around 30% of our psychology graduates go on to work in education, this degree combines both disciplines giving you the foundation for your future career. You'll graduate with skills in:
  • Applying psychological principles to educational practices, to benefit the way we teach and support children.
  • Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills, so you can work with students, educators, and stakeholders.
  • Strong research and data analytics skills for evidence-based decision-making in education settings.
You'll graduate prepared to excel in a range of careers, including education, research, policy, and psychology-related fields. Career opportunities Graduate with an expert skillset for the psychology and education sectors. You’ll be ready to apply for further training routes, including:
  • Educational Psychology
  • PGCE leading to Qualified Teacher Status
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification.
You will also be ready for a career in mental health and wellbeing, research, communications and policy.

Modules

Example modules: Understanding Human Behaviour Education Placement – take an educational placement in year two, as a credited module. Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions For a full list of modules, please visit the course page on our website.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C8X1
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.

English Language requirements

https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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78%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £16950 Year 1
International £16950 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/
Psychology and Education Practice at University of Roehampton - UCAS