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Psychology at Roehampton

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Studying Psychology

Join our team of experts and practitioners in the School of Psychology, and become part of a community dedicated to the scientific understanding of the mind, brain and human behaviour.

Our outstanding undergraduate courses will advance your psychological knowledge and give you the chance to shape your degree around the subjects you are passionate about. You’ll explore how psychology can have a positive impact on people’s lives and learn about the latest developments in the field, as well as gain first-hand research experience in our specialist facilities.

Whether you want to learn about child development, cognitive processes, mental health, autism, approaches to counselling, or forensic psychology, our diverse modules will allow you to graduate with the skills and experience you need to reach your goals.

State of the Art Facilities

Our School has world class facilities to help you learn, all based at Whitelands College, a beautiful listed building next to Richmond Park.

This includes Electroencephalogram (EEG) suites to measure electrical activity in different parts of the brain, access to an MRI to see the structures in the brain, and eye and gaze-tracking equipment to give us a deeper understanding of ongoing mental processes during tasks, as well as multiple software systems for data processing and analysis when conducing your research.

You can check out some more information on the facilities available to you here:

Psychology Facilities  

Rich Resources

  • World-class library: Our library is stocked with thousands of books, has private bookable study rooms, access to a huge range of online resources, including thousands of e-books, journals and databases and a whole floor dedicated to silent study with breathtaking views of London.
  • University facilities: From computer labs and rentable laptops, to our specialist careers and wellbeing teams, we’re dedicated to supporting your academic and personal development here at Roehampton.
  • Practical work: Our modules and assessments are based on real work, giving you the practical experience of applying psychology to the workplace.
  • Active learning: At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars, lab classes or workshops, giving you tailored teaching and contact time with your lecturers.
  • Experienced lecturers: You’ll be taught by a team of lecturers who are both practitioners and actively conducting leading research in their fields. 
  • Guest speakers: Learn from the real-life experiences of leading psychologists. Last year Dr John Norcross, an internationally recognised expert on behaviour change and psychotherapy, delivered a 3 hour workshop on campus examining the therapeutic relationship.
  • Beautiful campus: Our stunning parkland campus offers plenty of spots to study and learn outside, whilst London’s museums are just half an hour away.
  • Commuting students: You’ll be part of an inclusive and welcoming community, whether you live on or off-campus. We’ve a dedicated bus service and College Kitchens with lockers, fridges, microwaves and powerpoints for you to eat, socialise and catch up on some work if you don’t live on campus.

Taught Modules

Roehampton has an impressive range of modules for you to study. You’ll learn how to apply psychological theory to real-life situations, gain a greater understanding of mental health, and choose modules that most interest you and your career goals.

Here are some examples of the modules you can take:

Psychology

Psychology in a Changing Society (year one)

This module addresses the need for psychology to reflect and respond to changes in society, particularly on issues that may be prevalent in the media. You’ll examine topics including gender, sexuality, politics, social media, reality television and mental health, through the lens of psychology.

Development and Transition Across the Lifespan (year two)

Study how we change and grow from birth, through infancy, childhood, adolescence and into adulthood. Learn about typical and atypical development, and enhance your understanding of topics such as ‘who we are’, attachment, temperament, self-esteem and identity.

Psychopathology (year three optional module)

Expand your understanding of mental health disorders, examining a range of experiences such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, young onset dementia, and confused and disoriented states. Reflect on the theories developed to explain specific symptoms in mental disorders as well as the latest therapeutic methods such as clinical trials, drug treatments and psychological treatments.

Psychology and Counselling

Counselling Skills (year one)

Learn and practice core skills essential to counselling and psychological therapies, delving into the theory and research behind the way counsellors and psychotherapists work with clients, and develop skills in active listening, paraphrasing, reflecting and non-verbal communication.

Behavioural Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy (year two)

Discover the main characteristics of different Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches, their applications to a variety of client needs, and understand the basic CBT and reflection skills relevant to different counselling settings.

Voluntary Experience (year three optional module)

Apply the theory that you have learnt over the previous two years within a voluntary setting. The module convenor and Roehampton careers team will work with you to explore your interests and ambitions. Previous students have volunteered across a range of settings, including education and the charity sector.

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Understanding Human Behaviour (year one)

How do individuals differ across cultures? Why can childhood experiences impact our adult relationships? Why do we obey those in authority and how can we be influenced without even knowing it? Examine what it is to be human and address how we can apply our understanding to real world issues of aggression and prejudice.

Criminological Imagination (year two)

Deepen your understanding of theoretical criminology and how these perspectives have developed, applying them to contemporary issues and debates on crime and crime control.

Forensic Psychology (year three)

Develop a greater understanding of offending behaviour what may lead to this in vulnerable individuals. Explore how factors such as gender, education, socioeconomic status, adverse life events, mental health difficulties and substance misuse can predict or lead to offending behaviour.

Therapeutic Psychology

The Foundations of a Helping Relationship (year one)

Learn the fundamentals of forming a helping relationship with another person. Explore topics such as safety, trust, communication and feeling heard, and engage in practical exercises gaining the skills to become an informed helper, facilitating personal change and growth.

Supporting Groups and Communities (year two)

Learn how to work with vulnerable and marginalized groups and individuals to facilitate community led positive change. You will have an opportunity to apply your learning to the development of a proposal for a community-based support intervention project.

Psychological Assessment and Formulation (year three)

Learn how practitioners from different schools of thought assess human distress and mental health issues, from the medical model to a person-centered approach, and how to use them in an integrative practice necessary when working in multidisciplinary teams.

Psychology and Education Practice

Lifespan Development and Practice (year one)

Study how growth and development affect how we all learn throughout our lives. Using social psychology as a lens, examine how people think, sense, socialise, learn, behave, grow and change, to understand the impact of our emotions and personalities on how we learn.

Education Placement (year two)

Apply the knowledge and skills you’ve developed so far to a year-long placement throughout your second year, reflecting on your practice and that of others.

Psychology in Education (year three)

Investigate the psychology of learning and teaching in educational settings and consider how psychological theories and concepts are applied in practice. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of child learning, teaching methods and educational strategies in real-world settings. 

Click on the courses below to find out more

 

Psychology   Psychology and Counselling   Psychology and Criminal Justice   Psychology and Education Practice   Therapeutic Psychology  

Hear from some of our students

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Margaritis Drosakis – BSc Psychology

I chose Roehampton so I could live and study on a campus university in London, and because of the modern psychology facilities. One of the best aspects of my degree is learning about current research and participating in the research projects of 3rd year students, giving me first-hand experience. The uni has such a warm and loveable community where everyone feels welcome. Studying here really feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity. There’s no other place I could picture myself - I’ve felt like a Londoner since day one. 

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Molly Elizabeth Gravestock – BSc Psychology

I wanted to study Psychology at Roehampton because I was really interested in the modules on offer, and the support available at the university. So far, my favorite module has been Developmental Psychology. It’s fascinating learning how babies grow and develop into adulthood. On campus, I love the library; it's such a great resource for studying and the view from the top floor is beautiful!  

Famous locations near us

Studying at Roehampton means you’ll have access to some of the most famous and influential locations in the UK for psychology.

This includes The Freud Museum, the Bethlem Museum of the Mind which explores the history of mental healthcare, the BPAS Library with its extensive collection of psychoanalytical material and the Science Museum.

Our research

Our staff are passionate about psychology and their real-life experience informs their teaching. They collaborate with the NHS, schools and leading cultural organisations including the Science Museum in London. Here’s some of their research:

School counselling can help young people manage mental health issues

For the first time in the UK, a large-scale study led by the University of Roehampton and published in The Lancet: Child & Adolescent Health has revealed that school-based humanistic counselling is effective and should be considered as a viable treatment option for children suffering from mental health issues despite considerable costs.

New review shows that antidepressant withdrawal is a far more severe problem that clinical guidelines claim

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has updated its guidelines around antidepressant withdrawal, following research and campaigning by Dr James Davies, who teaches in both the School of Psychology and School of Life and Health Sciences at the University. His review revealed that symptoms following antidepressant withdrawal are routinely severe and that current medical guidelines should be updated so patients are properly informed of the prolonged withdrawal effects when prescribed antidepressants.

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Student Life

Student Life

Sports and Societies

When you come to the University of Roehampton, you’ll automatically become a member of Roehampton Students’ Union (RSU), one of the best and most active student unions in the country. From Dance and Rugby, to eSports and Gaming, there’s so many opportunities to get involved. The RSU also organises over 200 events every year, including weekly club nights on and off-campus, trips to the theatre and formal dinners. The RSU’s sustainability programme, Growhampton, also runs an on-campus café called The Hive where they serve organic, local produce, some of which is grown on allotments on campus. They also offer numerous volunteering opportunities. Read more about life at Roehampton here on our blog.

Why Roehampton?

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Being a student at a campus university in London gives you the best of both worlds. We are lucky enough to have a 54-acre parkland campus to call home, and are only 30 minutes from central London.

We offer plenty of opportunities for you to get involved through playing sport, music, volunteering, or joining one of over 50 student societies. We also have catering outlets, across campus, and each College has social spaces where you can meet up with your friends and relax.

Our campus is close to Putney, Hammersmith and Wimbledon, which each have wide a range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. With central London so close, you can easily access the wealth of culture, entertainment and dining options the capital has to offer.

Accommodation

Accommodation

We have among the most affordable student accommodation in London and can offer all new students a place in halls. We have a range of options to suit all tastes and budgets. Each room is:

  • Single occupancy
  • Furnished
  • En-suite or semi en-suite
  • Self-catered with shared kitchen facilities

Fees also include utility bills and contents insurance. We have Flat Reps and wardens living in on-campus accommodation to provide support and information when you need it.

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Support services

Support services

Meet our Wellbeing Team

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At Roehampton we are focused on ensuring you succeed, and have a wide range of support services to help you at every step of your journey.

Wellbeing – our team are able to provide personal wellbeing support, professional counselling and mental health support. Each college has a Student Wellbeing Officer and a College Warden, the latter is available after hours for all on campus students.

Medical – we have an on-site NHS medical centre which provides doctor and nurse-led services.

Disability and dyslexia – we encourage students to let us know about specific needs so we can work with you to tailor our support.

Financial – we have a wide range of scholarships, and a student hardship fund for those students in financial difficulty.

Chaplaincy – our diverse community is reflected in our multi-faith chaplaincy and we have a number of spaces for worship.

Study support – all students have an Academic Guidance Tutor, as well as access to library support and online study resources.

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