Course Overview - Psychology and Education Practice
**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.
- Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
**About this course**
A career focused psychology degree ideal if you wish to work in education, with hands-on placements in a range of ...
**Why this course?** <br/>- Roehampton has an international reputation as an excellent centre for educational and psychological training. <br/><br/><br/>- At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars or workshops, giving you tailored teaching and contact time with your lecturers.<br/><br/><br/>- Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.<br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>A career focused psychology degree ideal if you wish to work in education, with hands-on placements in a range of settings, alongside core psychology modules.<br/>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.<br/>Our degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society. <br/><br/>**Skills** <br/>Inspired by the fact that around 30% of our psychology graduates go on to work in education, this degree combines both disciplines to create a uniquely career focused programme of study. Youll graduate with skills in:<br/>- Applying psychological principles to educational practices, to benefit the way we teach and support children.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills, so you can work with students, educators, and stakeholders.<br/><br/><br/>- Strong research and data analytics skills for evidence-based decision-making in education settings.<br/><br/><br/>Youll graduate prepared to excel in a range of careers, including education, research, policy, and psychology-related fields.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>The core BPS modules prepare you for careers in research, data analytics, mental health and wellbeing, education, communications and policy as well as pathways to becoming a professional psychologist.<br/>The education modules offer an excellent preparation for a one year Primary PGCE leading to Qualified Teacher Status, as well as a route to a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification.