BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport at Solent University

Programme overview

Understanding performance and wellbeing is essential for helping athletes to cope with pressure and regulate their emotions. Prepare for your future in sport psychology on this BPS accredited degree. Solent’s psychology with sport degree, accredited by The British Psychological Society, is the ideal way to kickstart a career in this growing area. You will explore how people act and interact, and the thoughts and feelings that underlie their behaviour.

Faculty: Psychology and mental health | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Psychology Launchpad, The Social Toolkit, Behaviour and the Brain, Understanding the Elite Athlete, Neuropsychology, Diversity in the Social World, From Cradle to Grave, Exercise Psychology: From Concepts to Change, CHIP, Psychology Project, Psychology Professional Practice, Sport Psychology in Action.

Career pathways

The scientific aspects of your psychology course - the application of a reasoned approach, problem solving and manipulation of data - provide useful tools for careers in many industries. Roles include: British Psychological Society, (BPS) website..

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum two completed A-levels with science A-Levels preferred, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above. Students may need to interview where appropriate. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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