Psychology

Why Psychology

Housed in the historic Whitelands College overlooking Richmond Park, the facilities include four specialized EEG studios where sensors record brain activity—essential for studying memory, attention, and sleep disorders. Through partnership with the Combined Universities Brain Imaging Centre, students access 3 Tesla Siemens TIM Trio MRI scanners and transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) equipment, complemented by eye-tracking systems and advanced software like CANTAB for cognitive testing, Observer XT for behavioral analysis, and FaceReader for emotion recognition.

Psychology

The BSc Psychology holds British Psychological Society accreditation, which opens pathways to chartered status. Students learn to apply psychological knowledge to real-world challenges—from healthcare inequality to environmental issues and social justice. During their studies, they develop AI research and assessment skills while earning industry certificates in Mental Health First Aid, neurodiversity awareness, and coaching, all of which strengthen their position when entering the job market after graduation from University of Roehampton.

Psychology and Coaching at University of Roehampton

The BSc Psychology and Coaching blends psychological theory with coaching practice under European Mentoring and Coaching Council accreditation. Here, coaching is understood as a structured conversation process that helps people unlock potential through self-reflection and awareness. Students complete 100 hours of coaching practice, applying various methods across real settings—from healthcare to business and education—while studying the cognitive and emotional processes that shape behavior, becoming confident communicators and reflective practitioners ready to support others in their development.

Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

On the BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, students explore connections between brain and behavior using advanced methods like EEG and TMS. Learning from leading experts, they gain hands-on experience with neuroimaging while investigating how neural pathways influence memory, perception, and thought. This prepares graduates for careers in clinical psychology, neurorehabilitation, AI development, technological innovation, and pharmaceuticals. BPS accreditation guarantees educational standards, while University of Roehampton’s work experience module provides practical insight into where brain science meets contemporary psychology.

Master’s in Developmental Psychology

MSc Developmental Psychology focuses on human development from infancy through maturity. Faculty teaching this program co-authored Pearson’s key textbook Developmental Psychology, recognized worldwide. Students master developmental assessment tools and learn to analyze educational and applied questions while building empirical and reflective skills. This course suits those working in healthcare or education who want to deepen their developmental psychology knowledge and apply it practically.

Psychology Conversion Master’s

MSc Psychology (Conversion) accepts graduates with any bachelor’s degree, offering a unique pathway into psychology. British Psychological Society accreditation from University of Roehampton grants graduates Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership—the first step toward chartered psychologist status. Studying social, developmental, cognitive, and biological psychology, students receive practical training in quantitative and qualitative research methods. This program teaches critical theory evaluation, method application across different contexts, and conducting psychological research as an integral part of applied work.