BSc Psychology and Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Education is an undergraduate degree spanning psychology and education. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a year two placement in an educational setting and holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Education Foundations: Contexts, Values and Learning. The second year expands into Social and Developmental Psychology, Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition, Research Methods and Analysis, and Education Enquiry: Placement Experience. The final year covers advanced topics through Independent Research Project, Psychology and Education in Practice, Wellbeing and Holistic Development, and Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GCSE requirement: Maths, Grade 4/C.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 72%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Education Foundations: Contexts, Values and Learning
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Education Enquiry: Placement Experience
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Independent Research Project
- Psychology and Education in Practice
- Wellbeing and Holistic Development
- Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Developmental psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Education at University of Roehampton?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.