BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you're fascinated by the psychology of competitive sport or are keen to better understand the role of exercise in supporting psychological wellbeing and societal health, this degree may be ideal for you. Turn that curiosity into a career with the potential to change lives. Our distinctive degree in psychology with sport and exercise perspectives, provides practical experiences not widely available elsewhere.

Duration: 3 years full time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across your three years of study, a progressively deeper expertise is built in psychology and its application to sport and exercise. Year one introduces all seven BPS core areas: social, biological, cognitive, developmental, individual differences, conceptual and historical issues. Compulsory modules include Psychology Past and Present, Professional Skills in Psychology, Introducing Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Introducing Social and Developmental Psychology, Introductory Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Social and Cultural Psychology, Brain and Behaviour.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Working within professional sports settings; Working within healthcare and social services; Pursuing a career in an alternative psychology field; Working with vulnerable individuals alongside charities; Postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 UCAS tariff points. A Levels: BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. Vocational Awards: DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above. T Level: An overall grade of Merit, to include grade C or above in the Core component. In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English, Maths and a science. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 80 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 years full time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/applicants/how-to-apply/

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