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Psychology and Education Practice with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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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. This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree. 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

During the foundation year, you will take modules in English and Maths which will develop your core academic and study skills. The syllabus includes a year-long module relevant to your chosen degree subject such as An Introduction to Scientific Thinking. This will provide you with a subject specific knowledge in Psychology which is essential for success in your degree. Year 1 Psychology Modules Psychology of resilience and success Introduction to Psychological Research Evolution of Psychology Understanding Human Behaviour Year 1 Education Modules Understanding inclusion Lifespan development and practice Year 2 Psychology Modules Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience Psychological Research: Design, analysis and impact Understanding the individual and society Development and transitions across the lifespan Year 2 Education Modules Education placement Developing education practice Year 3 Psychology Modules Independent research project Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders Educational psychology Year 3 Education Modules HTLA preparation Becoming a teacher Holistic development and wellbeing These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.

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:
C8X9
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-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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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 with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS