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Psychology and Education

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
British Psychological Society
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

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.

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C8X1
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

T Level - M

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 admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.

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

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 2 other education and teaching courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Roehampton, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDE
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

88% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

82 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

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

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The University has not yet confirmed fees for 2026 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2025 entry.

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

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