BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise is a three-year degree at the Colchester Campus combining psychology with sport and exercise science. It is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Experiencing Emotion, Thinking and the Mind, The Social Brain, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods in Sport and Exercise, Applied Sports Psychology and a 45-credit Research Project.

Career pathways

Sport psychology and research, exercise psychology, rehabilitation and sports therapy; health and wellness coaching, counselling; sports development and health improvement; physical education teaching; fitness and personal training.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. Plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects (Maths requirement met by 2 in Standard or Higher Level Maths, or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths). Applications are made through UCAS (Essex institution code E70). A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications with UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs depends on subject and units taken. Applicants who miss the requirements, have a non-traditional background or are mature students are still encouraged to apply and are reviewed individually. Contextual offers (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups) are available: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with optional placement or study abroad year)

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