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Psychology BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: C800

Untangle behaviour. Unravel mysteries of the mind. Study the science of the brain on this course and achieve a BSc (Hons) Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society.

We’re 3rd in the UK overall (Uni Compare 2026 – Psychology).

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Overview

Course length:

3 years full-time

6 years part-time

Start dates:

September 2027

Location:

Edge Hill University

Example offers:

BBB-ABB (A Level) or DDM (BTEC)120-128 UCAS Tariff Points View full entry criteria

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Unlock the science of the mind. Explore how we learn, interact and communicate, and discover how psychology helps us understand behaviour and respond to modern-day challenges. Take the first step towards a future shaped by psychological insight.

Why study this course at Edge Hill University?

Professionally accredited. Gain eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) on this BPS degree, a first step towards further study, chartered psychologist status and exciting career opportunities.

Exceptional facilities. Investigate brain activity and cognitive function in our specialist research labs and simulation spaces equipped with advanced eye-tracking, EEG and TMS technology. A dedicated child observation suite and immersive Bar Lab help you recreate real-world environments and generate authentic research insights. We’re 1st in the North West for learning resources (NSS 2026 – Psychology).

Career-building experience. Join our vibrant community, building lasting connections through peer mentoring, networking events and practitioner talks. Develop employer-ready skills through mock assessment centres, careers fairs and professional networking, while our active alumni community helps to open doors to exciting career paths and postgraduate study.

Understanding human thoughts and behaviour. Uncover the psychology behind mental health, drug use and memory while developing the research, critical-thinking and communication skills that employers value. Beyond the classroom, you’ll bring this learning to life through built-in placements, study abroad opportunities or an optional sandwich year.

World-leading expertise. Learn from researchers who are actively contributing to disciplinary knowledge across the field of psychology. Gain insights shaped by the latest research and professional practice, then make your own mark through our research internship scheme.

Graduate with the insight, practical experience and career-ready skills to make your mark in psychology and build a rewarding future.

British Psychological Society - accredited

Course features

International students can apply

Professional accreditation

Sandwich year option available

Studying abroad option available

Work placement opportunity

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In a fiercely competitive graduate employment market, any additional experience and recognition I can obtain will help me stand out from the crowd. The placement opportunity has helped me gain experience of working in a professional manner and will allow me to stand out from other candidates when applying for professional roles in the future.

Maddison Barnes

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Hearing previous students’ experiences and then seeing it for real helped me make the decision to choose Edge Hill.

Wilson Hubbold

The lecturers don’t just teach, they tell a story, and that’s really helped me reflect on where I want to take my degree.

Eve Robertson

Psychology is a subject with such variety. I had the opportunity to explore so many aspects of the field, some of which uncovered unexpected personal strengths, before deciding what I enjoyed most."

Olivia Howe

The best thing about Edge Hill University is the constant care for their students both academically and personally."

Brianna-Andreea Raduta

If you are a keen learner, passionate about the field of psychology and keen to be a part of a much wider picture, Edge Hill is the university for you.

Hollie Wilkinson

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My favourite thing about studying psychology at Edge Hill University was the number of facilities the department had to offer.

Alex Lynch

If you’re considering studying a psychology degree at Edge Hill. Do it. The staff are so supportive and helpful at every stage. The culture is very understanding and there are so many opportunities to gain experience and grow both personally and professionally.

Alex Thomson

This degree has given me valuable knowledge of the subject area of psychology as well as the ability to think critically and think of ways to answer the still unanswered questions.

Ruby Isserlis

What you'll study

Teaching and assessment

Understanding how theory and research relates to psychology in the real world will be an important part of your first year on our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. You’ll look at the biology of the brain and how its characteristics influence our perceptual and cognitive abilities, as well as our behaviour.

We’ll also teach you about different areas including developmental and personality psychology. To support your future, you’ll complete a module designed to boost your academic, personal, and interpersonal skills.

Compulsory modules:

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The Psychology of Wellbeing

The Psychology of Wellbeing introduces you to the concept of psychological wellbeing as it is used in various areas of applied professional psychology. The module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the theoretical models used, and how that informs applied work. You will learn about career pathways into jobs which relate to psychological wellbeing, and you will develop some of the necessary skills and abilities, such as reflective practice and personal development planning, necessary to succeed within these.

Module code: PSY1010

Credits: 20 Assessment:

100% Coursework

Introduction to Applied Psychology

Introduction to Applied Psychology develops your knowledge of key areas of applied psychology, including both professional psychology training routes, and broader applications of psychology in career areas out of, but allied to, the discipline. It will introduce you to the similarities and differences between applications of psychology, and the various career routes that graduates may take to work in these areas. The module will provide foundational theoretical knowledge underpinning applied psychology, will provide practical examples of work in these areas of subject application, and will introduce the research and evidence base which underpins these applications.

Module code: PSY1101

65% Coursework

35% Exam

Essential Skills in Applied Psychology

Essential Skills in Applied Psychology develops a range of academic, personal and interpersonal skills designed to enhance your potential both within and beyond university. The focus is on harnessing key undergraduate skills such as academic reading, writing and critique, group working, finding and presenting information, time management, self-awareness and reflection, and applying them in the context of the degree subject. The module takes a holistic approach to applications of theory.

Module code: PSY1109

Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology will familiarise you with the approaches and concepts central to the study of behaviour. The module explores the historical and theoretical concepts of personality and individual differences, social cognition and social and cognitive development.

Module code: PSY1111

Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology

Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology considers the processes underlying behaviour (such as perception, sensation and memory) and how human beings are embedded in their world (for example, by way of their shared biology and learned knowledge). In this way, the module aims to equip you with a broad understanding of basic theories and concepts and a range of interrelated approaches towards the psychological study of human behaviour.

Module code: PSY1112

50% Coursework

50% Time Limited Assessment

Investigative Methods in Psychology

Investigative Methods in Psychology demonstrates the key approaches to research in psychology and develops your skills in experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation. You will learn about approaches to research in areas of cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology and will be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice these techniques yourself. The module will also enable you to gain the skills required in order to produce descriptive and inferential statistics.

Module code: PSY1116

You’ll take a closer look at the four different areas of psychology – social, developmental, biological and cognitive. You’ll learn how psychology can be applied to occupational, clinical, educational, health and forensic settings.

Building on what you learnt in Year 1 of your degree, we’ll help you become confident in psychological research methods and data analysis. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside a member of staff on their current research project.

Psychology in Context

Psychology in Context takes a hands-on approach to studying some of the core topics in psychology and introduces students to areas of everyday life where Psychology plays a useful role, or where it can help to explain why certain behaviours occur. You will learn to relate your understanding of psychological theories, concepts and research methods to real-world situations (e.g., topical issues in the news) and engage with current research activities being conducted within the department.

Module code: PSY2011

80% Coursework

20% Practical

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology addresses the processes involved in key aspects of human development and their relevant applications in real world settings. It will focus mainly (though not exclusively) on development in childhood including areas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional, and social development. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of key theories and psychological research that have informed our understanding of development in these areas.

Module code: PSY2112

50% Practical

Social Psychology

Social Psychology reveals the extent to which social influences and interactions are pervasive in affecting individual behaviour, while also considering how the actions of an individual in turn affect other individuals and groups. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between person and situation and examine how this dynamic relationship both influences, and is crucial to, the understanding of behaviour.

Module code: PSY2113

50% Exam

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology will examine both classic and contemporary research that has led to the development of theories regarding how attention, perception and memory all function. The module will also examine how each of these components interact during everyday tasks. You will consider how thinking, language and emotion enable us to reason about, and interact meaningfully with, the external world, gaining an understanding of the processes used to communicate, comprehend, and use information and knowledge.

Module code: PSY2114

Biological Psychology

Biological Psychology studies the human nervous system, including its structure and functioning. There will be a particular focus upon the brain. You will learn in detail the processes by which messages are passed through the system and the way the brain interacts with the hormones of the endocrine system in order to preserve life. The methods by which the brain is commonly researched will also be explored in order to provide a basis for understanding much current research and theorising in psychology.

Module code: PSY2115

60% Coursework

40% Exam

Research Methods & Data Analysis

Research Methods & Data Analysis provides you with the skills necessary to design, execute and report your own research. A particular emphasis is placed on data analysis: quantitative techniques (analysis of variance and regression) and qualitative techniques (grounded theory and phenomenological analysis). These data analysis skills will be essential for carrying out dissertations and are also highly valued by employers.

Module code: PSY2116

Design, carry out and present your own research project on a topic that reflects your interests and ambitions for your dissertation. As well as exploring personality and individual differences in human behaviour, you’ll also shape your study with optional modules in specialist areas of psychology.

To prepare you for leaving university and taking the first steps in your career, we’ll provide you with opportunities to reflect on your academic, personal and professional development.

Psychology Dissertation

Psychology Dissertation requires you to carry out a piece of research for which, with tutorial support, you have responsibility for designing, gathering data, analysing data, and reporting the findings. You will work independently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and initiative in managing your work.

Module code: PSY3020

Credits: 40 Assessment:

Personality and Individual Differences

Personality and Individual Differences influence all aspects of human behaviour. Knowledge and understanding of the nature of individual differences and the processes by which they influence our behaviours and motivations in everyday life is at the very essence of human psychology. Such knowledge is relevant in key disciplines such as clinical and forensic psychology, as well as to individuals generally in their efforts to understand what makes people ‘tick’. This module will explore and evaluate theories and research that have advanced our knowledge and understanding of this key area of psychology. It will develop your capacity for critical thinking, for active and independent learning, and for effective communication and teamwork.

Module code: PSY3129

Psychology Work Placement

Psychology Work Placement will allow you to enhance your employability and enable you to you critically reflect on how psychology plays a role in the workplace. You will be introduced to the application of psychology in a range of professional practices while reflecting on these in the areas of applying theory, evidence informed practice and the use of interventions. You will be encouraged to keep a reflective record of your experiences to support your future assessments. This will be followed by an academic element in year 3 where you will have the opportunity to explore the theory underpinning a practice that you may have observed or participated in, including how theory has been applied in the workplace.

Module code: PSY3148

75% Coursework

25% Practical

Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology

Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology allows you to use the knowledge gained in years one and two, to develop an innovative initiative or product for how psychology can be applied to solve a real-world problem or issue. You will work in groups to develop a commercially-viable initiative or product, presenting it at the end of the module to a panel of outside experts (and the year as a whole) in a Dragons’ Den format. The module develops employability and entrepreneurship skills alongside supporting you to develop your knowledge of a chosen and focused area of psychology.

Module code: PSY3025

Special Educational Needs

Special Educational Needs examines special educational needs (SEN) within the school system by providing an understanding of psychological research and its applicability to this area. The module will take into consideration the policies and strategies behind supporting SEN in school, with particular attention to autism and dyslexia. In addition, this module will explore both the history of SEN and the new direction it is taking.

Module code: EDP3104

The Psychology of Literacy

The Psychology of Literacy explores how Literacy skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing play a key role throughout our lives, influencing our experiences of education and continuing to play an important role in adulthood. The module adopts a lifespan perspective on the Psychology of Literacy, starting with the building blocks for literacy in the early years, through to the development of literacy skills in primary and secondary school and exploring how literacy can continue to play an important role in adulthood. Throughout the module, you will consider the facilitators and benefits of developing effective literacy skills, alongside possible differences in literacy experiences. Links between literacy research and applied literacy practice in education and community settings will also be a key component of the module. You will additionally have the opportunity to reflect on the development of your own literacy skills, e.g., throughout your degree programme.

Module code: EDP3107

Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice

Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice introduces you to the practice of forensic psychology. The module fosters an in-depth understanding of psychological principles applied in criminal justice. You will integrate theory with real-world scenarios, gaining practical skills in forensic assessment, criminal profiling, and intervention strategies essential for addressing complex issues within the legal system.

Module code: PSY3026

Changing Thought, Emotion and Behaviour

Changing thought, emotion and behaviour will explore interventions that are relevant to clinical and health psychology. You'll understand the people skills needed to successfully use different modern methods for developing and applying psychological interventions in healthcare. You will explore the application of professional ethics and the boundaries between clinical and health psychology.

Module code: PSY3027

70% Coursework

30% Practical

Psychology and the Virtual World

Psychology and the Virtual World will examine psychological experiences and impacts associated with a range of different online and digital environments. These include video gaming, social media and other aspects of the Internet. There will be a particular focus on the application of recent psychological research and how it provides an insight into the online experiences which comprise a substantial part of modern day life.

Module code: PSY3131

40% Practical

Applying Psychology to Lifestyle Behaviour

Applying Psychology to Lifestyle Behaviour explores the role of psychology applied to the context of lifestyle. Specifically, the module considers the application of theory and evidence-based research to help you better understand, predict and change lifestyle-related behaviours. In addition this module will elucidate how psychological concepts are linked to both healthy and unhealthy lifestyles in the real-world.

Module code: PSY3132

60% Practical

Psychology in the Courtroom

Psychology in the Courtroom specialises in the area of ‘applied’ forensic psychology and examines psychological underpinnings and experiences associated with a range of factors that influence decision-making in the courtroom. These include jury decision-making, expert witness testimony, witness credibility, defendant appearance and cross-examination techniques. Across the module, there will be particular focus on how psychological theory and research has aided our understanding of real-world issues in an applied context.

Module code: PSY3140

Evolutionary Psychology

Evolutionary Psychology explores adaptive influences on behaviour and equips you with an understanding of evolutionary science and the contributions of evolutionary psychology to our current understanding of the brain and behaviour. Most psychologists and psychology researchers believe that the neural mechanisms that underpin our psychological abilities and propensities are the product of evolution – of natural, kin, and sexual selection. Furthermore, the general principles of evolution can be applied not only at species level but also at an individual level in terms of how a person’s neural and functional processing evolves as a function of their environment. By studying evolutionary psychology, you will gain knowledge of the origins of behaviour that challenges traditional assumptions about humans, their minds, and their collective interaction. The module will empower your critical evaluation of personal, social and cultural issues in your future employment and everyday life.

Module code: PSY3146

Psychology of Substance Use

Psychology of Substance Use examines various aspects of substance misuse (including the misuse of alcohol) from a psychological perspective which will also be informed by other academic perspectives, such as those of brain science and sociology respectively. A broad range of psychological consequences of substance misuse, such as memory impairments, will be studied and the psychological interventions for substance misuse will be examined.

Module code: PSY3149

Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

Clinical Psychology and Mental Health introduces you to the exciting world of clinical psychology and the biopsychosocial model of mental health. The module will provide you with a thorough understanding of a variety of perspectives in psychology and how they apply to mental health. You will develop your understanding and consider psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic approaches to mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and psychosis. Overall, the module will provide you with strong academic skills useful in a variety of vocational roles, and provides a foundation for further training in professional psychology.

Module code: PSY3150

100% Practical

Clinical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Clinical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the mental health challenges faced by athletes and individuals engaged in exercise. Throughout the module, you will examine various mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance misuse. The module emphasises the influence of biopsychosocial factors on mental health in both clinical and non-clinical populations within the realm of sport and exercise. Additionally, you will explore clinical issues related to adjustment and transitions throughout the lifespan that may contribute to the development of mental health conditions.

Module code: PSY3151

Social Cognitive Neuroscience

Social Cognitive Neuroscience explores the different processes and abilities that together make social interaction possible, as well as the impairments and deficits that can occur. Social Interaction is a critical aspect of day-to-day life, crucial to how we perceive each other, how we interpret behaviour and intentions, and then plan and react accordingly.

Module code: PSY3152

How you'll study

Our teaching methods vary from traditional style lectures to tutorials, seminars and workshops. There are well-equipped laboratory facilities consisting of IT rooms and research cubicles for conducting experiments. We have a wide range of IT facilities, including experiment generation and statistical packages.

Typical time commitment for scheduled sessions is approximately 2.5 days per week, with the remainder of the time dedicated for self-directed study.

How you'll be assessed

Understanding how theory and research relates to psychology in the real world will be an important part of your first year on our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, most modules are assessed by a mixture of examination and coursework though some are assessed solely by coursework. Coursework assignments might be essays, research project reports, portfolios, group presentations, posters, or the critical analysis of research papers. In addition, in Year 3 you complete a dissertation.

Who will be teaching you

Understanding how theory and research relates to psychology in the real world will be an important part of your first year on our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Particularly in the areas of thinking and reasoning, educational psychology, work psychology, psychological aspects of substance abuse, health psychology, close relationships and the functioning of working memory.

Team members have been published in major national and international peer reviewed journals such as the British Journal of Psychology, Counselling Psychology Quarterly, The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology and The Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

The Department of Psychology operates a research internship scheme where you may have the opportunity to volunteer to assist with staff research across a range of exciting projects. Previous projects have focused on subjects including eye movements and memory, alcohol and inhibition, autistic traits, attentional bias to pictures and words, personality and offending behaviour, behaviour change and food awareness, multiple perspective taking, the neural underpinnings of action simulation, and the question of whether emojis reveal true emotions.

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.

Entry criteria

Typical offer 120-128 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Example offers

Qualification

Requirement

BBB-ABB.

UCAS Tariff points

120-128 points.

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)

Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM).

Overall grade of Merit.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

45 credits at Level 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit or 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Fair Entry Criteria

Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.

For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements

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Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.

Apply as an international student

This course is now closed to international applicants for September 2026 entry.

2027 part-time links will be added when available.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

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Facilities

The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the Department of Psychology.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning. There are also specially designed experimental facilities for psychological research.

Psychology resources include state-of-the-art eye trackers, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) methods, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for examining cognitive functioning and brain activity. Other specialist laboratories include a group testing laboratory, a ‘bar simulation laboratory’ (for alcohol research), health psychology suite, coaching clinic, audio-visual suites and dedicated IT facilities equipped with subject specific software installed to support experimental work.

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Tuition fees

UK Full-Time

UK Part-Time

For the academic year 2027/28, the UK Full-Time tuition fee is currently set to £10,050. Please note this is subject to Parliamentary approval and is likely to be increased in line with inflation (RPIX). There may be further inflationary increases in your subsequent years of study. Further details can be found at ehu.ac.uk/fees.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.

Money Matters

Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

£81.50 per credit

for 360 credits

For the academic year 2026/27 the UK Full-Time tuition fee is currently set to £9,790. Please note this is subject to Parliamentary approval and is likely to be increased in line with inflation (RPIX). There may be further inflationary increases in your subsequent years of study. Further details can be found at ehu.ac.uk/fees.

Your future career

We’re 2nd in the North West for career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2026 – Psychology).

The study of psychology offers the skills needed to find your feet in the sports, health and fitness industry, although you may need to commit to further training depending on your chosen career path.

Our Psychology with Sport and Exercise degree is the first step to becoming a chartered sports psychologist or psychologist, so if you’d like to specialise in this area, you’ll need to complete postgraduate studies.

Some students find themselves transferring to other industries such as advertising, healthcare and education using the transferrable skills developed at Edge Hill.

After graduation some of our sports students have gone on to secure rewarding roles at Blackpool FC, London Broncos Rugby League and Leeds Teaching Hospital.

At Edge Hill, we have a range of aligned postgraduate pathways which can enable you to continue your journey in Sport and Exercise Psychology. These include: MSc Health Psychology, MSc Coaching Psychology, MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health.

You could find yourself working in areas such as:

Sports Development officer

Health improvement practitioner

Coach educator

Athlete liaison officer

Performance lifestyle advisor

Community educator/officer

Health educator/officer

Wellness coach

Physical Activity Programme Coordinator

Health trainer

Performance sports scientist

Course changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Track changes to this course

Entry Criteria - 25 June 2026

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

Module Changes - 26 February 2026

Applied Psychopharmacology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Learning to Thrive, Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects, Student Motivation and Engagement and Work Psychology removed from Level 6.

PSY3151 added to Level 6.

Module changes - 11 December 2025

EDP3107 added as an optional module to Year 3.

STEM Foundation Year - 29 October 2025

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

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