Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology (Sport and Exercise) with Foundation Year and with Placement Year (C814)

A degree in Psychology (Sport & Exercise) gives students many employment and postgraduate study options. Careers in the health and fitness professions are common, and sport coaching roles are underpinned by the skills developed within the course, as are a variety of teaching positions (via postgraduate teacher training) or roles as sport ‘scientific support’ personnel. Psychology graduates also often find employment in the caring professions, education, business and management, and other people­ focused occupations.

A foundation year helps students develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when they don’t reach the entry requirements for their subject.

On successful completion of the foundation year, they can progress to the Psychology (Sport & Exercise) degree, where they'll cover all the core areas of psychology: biological; cognitive; developmental; individual differences; social; conceptual and historical issues, and research methods.

During the course, they'll have a ‘consultancy’ and ‘research’ informed experience whereby they'll participate in activities linked to our consultancy unit, SportsLab, which provides scientific services for national and international athletes aiming to compete at the highest standards.

Students will also have the option to spend an additional year on professional placement between their second and third year. Choosing to study with a placement year is an excellent way of widening and developing their experience and applying their learning to a specialist area in line with their chosen subject. A placement will provide them with contacts, personal development opportunities, and enhances their employability.