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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)	80	with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic	59	with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English Advanced	C	grade 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

EU	£15000	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	Year 1
England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
International	£15000	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

Please note the fee amounts listed are from 2023. In some cases fees will increase for the following year.

Provider information

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University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU

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

Degree level: Undergraduate

Psychology and Education Practice with Foundation Year

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