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**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, Â鶹ԭ´´ 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.

Psychology