Psychology and Business (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Why this course</strong><br/><br/>• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)<br/><br/>• Top 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/>• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• Foundations of Psychology<br/><br/>• Introduction to Research Methods<br/><br/>• The Global Economy<br/><br/>• Social and Developmental Psychology<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• Lectures and seminars that introduce key psychological and business concepts<br/><br/>• Workshops and case-based learning that apply theory to real-world business challenges<br/><br/>• Practical sessions and laboratory work using specialist psychology equipment<br/><br/>• Assessments including essays, lab reports, portfolios, presentations, and case studies<br/><br/>• Academic support through tutorials and feedback to support your development<br/><br/>You will also have access to digital learning resources to support your independent study and research skills.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>• Human resources and organisational development<br/><br/>• Marketing and consumer behaviour<br/><br/>• Business analysis and consultancy<br/><br/>• Psychology-related roles and further training<br/><br/>• Public, charity, and social impact roles<br/><br/>The skills you develop will support progression into a wide range of careers or postgraduate study.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will have access to specialist facilities that support both psychological research and business learning.<br/><br/>• Psychology laboratories with EEG, eye-tracking, and brain stimulation technologies<br/><br/>• Roehampton Business Laboratory for applied business learning<br/><br/>• Bloomberg Trading Room for financial and market analysis<br/><br/>• Dedicated teaching and research spaces for collaborative learning<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology and business knowledge with confidence.