Psychology and Business (with Foundation Year)

About the course

BSc Psychology and Business (with Foundation Year) explores how human behaviour shapes organisations, decision-making, and real-world business outcomes. This course is designed for students who want to combine scientific psychological knowledge with an understanding of how businesses operate and create impact.

You will study core areas of psychology alongside key business concepts, applying theory to real industry challenges through case-based learning and live projects. The course aligns with the standards of the British Psychological Society, and Roehampton is ranked for student satisfaction and teaching quality in Psychology.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 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 business, while gaining professional skills valued across commercial, public, and third sector organisations, including research and data analysis, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding human behaviour in organisational contexts.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Foundations of Psychology

• Introduction to Research Methods

• The Global Economy

• Social and Developmental Psychology

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures and seminars that introduce key psychological and business concepts

• Workshops and case-based learning that apply theory to real-world business challenges

• Practical sessions and laboratory work using specialist psychology equipment

• Assessments including essays, lab reports, portfolios, presentations, and case studies

• Academic support through tutorials and feedback to support your development

You will also have access to digital learning resources to support your independent study and research skills.

Future opportunities

This degree prepares you for careers that combine an understanding of human behaviour with business insight, as well as further professional training or postgraduate study.

• Human resources and organisational development

• Marketing and consumer behaviour

• Business analysis and consultancy

• Psychology-related roles and further training

• Public, charity, and social impact roles

The skills you develop will support progression into a wide range of careers or postgraduate study.

Facilities

You will have access to specialist facilities that support both psychological research and business learning.

• Psychology laboratories with EEG, eye-tracking, and brain stimulation technologies

• Roehampton Business Laboratory for applied business learning

• Bloomberg Trading Room for financial and market analysis

• Dedicated teaching and research spaces for collaborative learning

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology and business knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.