BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance at University of West London

Programme overview

If you want to understand the psychological processes that influence how elite athletes make decisions, why people find it hard to stick to diets, and how physical activity can offset disease and illness, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance degree is for you. You will study core content alongside innovative modules that explore current developments in the fields of exercise and sport psychology. You will also have access to specialised equipment and software that will aid your learning and provide practical research skills including: experiment building software such as Gorilla various validated cognitive ability tests.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This sport psychology degree will cover the breadth of this exciting discipline. From the start, you will not only develop your knowledge of core psychological science, but you will also explore specific topics in sport and exercise psychology including applications and research. Your exploration will be aided by our academics who are involved in cutting-edge psychology research. Modules include: Behaviour and Mind; Growing Up; History of Psychology; Psychology in the Real World; Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology; Think Psychology; Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology; Addictive Behaviours; Criminal Minds; Understanding Mental Health.

Career pathways

A psychology degree will prepare you for jobs and roles in many sectors, not just within the field of psychology. If you are aiming for a career as a professional psychologist, it is important to be aware that the title "psychologist" itself is not legally protected, but seven specific titles are protected by law under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Job roles include: research; sales; data analysis; teaching; psychotherapy; counselling; human resources.

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Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry. To directly enter the second year of this course you need 120 credits at Level 4 of a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Find out more about our processes for recognising prior learning . Level 6 (year 3) entry. To directly enter the third year of this course you need 120 credits at level 4 and 120 at level 5 of a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 and Level 5 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Find out more about our processes for recognising prior learning . IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06C800, S100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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