About the course
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education explores how psychological theory and research inform learning, development and educational practice across the lifespan. You’ll examine how children and young people learn, the factors that influence educational outcomes, and how psychology supports inclusive and effective education.
This course is designed for students interested in the intersection of psychology and education, and who want to build a strong academic foundation for careers in educational settings, support services or further professional study.
Why this course
• Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)
• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology and education, while gaining professional skills valued across education, health and public sectors, including psychological research methods, developmental analysis, ethical practice, critical evaluation and professional communication.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology and Education in Practice
• Learning, Cognition and Assessment
• Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs
• Research Methods in Psychology
How you’ll learn
• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and research informed learning
• Assessment through coursework, examinations, research reports, presentations and applied projects
• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching
You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.
Future opportunities
This course prepares you for careers that support learning, development and wellbeing in educational and related settings, alongside roles that value research, analysis and communication skills. It also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study and professional training.
Example career areas include:
• Educational support and learning services
• Child and youth development roles
• Education policy and research
• Community and public sector services
• Further academic and postgraduate study
The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional psychology or education training.
Facilities
You’ll study in learning environments designed to support psychological research, discussion and applied educational learning.
• Teaching rooms for lectures, seminars and group discussion
• Access to psychological and educational research tools, software and academic databases
• Dedicated study spaces for independent research and collaborative work
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology and education knowledge with confidence.
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:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
| 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 |
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
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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.
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
If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.
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