School of Psychology

We advance knowledge in mental health and wellbeing and broaden our students’ opportunities towards successful careers, within an inclusive community that supports equity and fairness for all.

Intro

We offer outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in psychology, neuroscience, counselling and psychotherapy, the arts and play therapies.

Our courses are career focused and accredited by the appropriate professional bodies, such as the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professionals Council. They provide you with the skills you need to achieve your career ambitions.

Psychology at Roehampton: Study in a supportive community
Advance your skills Spend time in our specialist labs
Learn from experts And leading researchers
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Why choose the School of Psychology

  • We’re committed to small group teaching, so you’ll get to know your lecturers and peers, and be supported to achieve your best.
  • Be part of a welcoming community where you will be supported to achieve your ambitions. 
  • Our courses are career focused and accredited by the appropriate professional bodies, such as the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professionals Council.
  • Access career support and industry connections throughout your degree and beyond, with work experience and placements being available for many courses too.

Staff in our School of Psychology

Courses

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Employability

In addition to what you’ll study in your degree to prepare you for your career, you’ll have access to a range of extra events and opportunities throughout your time with us.

We host regular guest lectures from leading global experts in psychology. For our undergrad students we also hold Psychology careers fairs where you can talk to recruiters from a range of industries, and offer additional training in mental health first aid to boost your CV.

Career skills and development are built into our degrees, allowing you to reach your full potential and ambitions. All our undergraduate courses also offer you the option of taking a professional placement year. Read more on our placements page.

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Facilities

Our School of Psychology has world-class facilities to help you learn and conduct research.

Our facilities are based at Whitelands College, a beautiful listed building with views over Richmond Park. As well as a wide range of specialist psychological research facilities, we have computer suites which you can use 24-hours a day, as well as dedicated computing stations for data processing and analysis for students and staff undertaking research.

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