Psychology and Business

Course Overview

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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