Psychology with Sport and Performance

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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance

Full-timePart-time

September 2027

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£17,250 – International

£10,050 – UK

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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

portable electroencephalography (EEG)

eye-tracking equipment

our immersive reality room

various validated cognitive ability tests.

We take a contemporary approach to learning and teaching, providing small group teaching and interactive sessions throughout your studies.

Additionally, we help students find opportunities in real-world settings to apply their theory in practice. You will also get to conduct your own research working one-to-one with one of our psychology academics.

Becoming a Chartered Psychologist

Once you complete this course, you may be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which includes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). GBC is the first step toward becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows you to pursue further BPS-accredited postgraduate training in areas such as clinical, educational, or occupational psychology. To be eligible for Graduate Membership and GBC, you must pass the empirical psychology project and be awarded at least a Second Class Honours degree. Please note that becoming a Chartered Member of the BPS requires additional accredited postgraduate training, supervised practice, and relevant experience, depending on your chosen field of psychology.

Foundation year

Did you know it is also possible to study this BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance degree with a foundation year? Whether you don't meet the initial entry requirements for this degree, are returning to study after a break or just want to build up your skills, then you might want to consider our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year course. This involves a full year of study that takes place before the main degree begins. Upon successful completion, you will progress on to the full BSc Psychology with Sport and Performance course or one of our other psychology degrees. Learn more about the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year course.

Why study this course?

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Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

2nd London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2026*

Ranked top 50 in the UK and 2nd modern** London university - The Guardian University Guide 2027

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We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.

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Duration: 3 years

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Duration: 5 years

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Duration: 4 years

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What you'll 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. Their specialisms cover important and evolving areas, such as athlete personality, addiction and gender-based violence.

You will also have opportunities to learn from guest speakers and experts from the field who can share their experiences as practising psychologists.

We offer a supportive environment for your studies and you will benefit from an open-door policy, with staff available for academic and pastoral help if you need it. You will also have a personal tutor to work with you throughout your degree.

Additionally, we will help you find opportunities to apply your theory in practice, as well as develop employability opportunities throughout your degree to prepare you for your future career path. This type of experiential learning will help you relate your theoretical knowledge to real-world practice.

Past students have sourced the following types of settings within which to apply their knowledge:

victim support schemes

drug support schemes

after-school clubs

market research.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology

In this module you will begin your training in psychological research methods developing the practical skills you need to conduct research. You will learn about research design, ethical issues, analytical techniques and study how to programme and code experiments, and analyse data from surveys and observation studies.

Development in a Social World

In this module you will be introduced to social and developmental psychology. You will learn how humans develop over the lifespan and how individual and group behaviour changes based on the presence of and our interaction with others.

Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

The module enables you to understand and gain experience of the psychological principles underpinning sport and exercise, focusing on how human behaviour, thought processes, and social interactions influence performance and wellbeing. You will explore how key domains of psychology – biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and individual differences, apply to sport and exercise contexts.

This module also enables you to develop an understanding of the common psychological methods used to study behaviour in sport and exercise, and to interpret how these methods and theories can explain real-world issues such as motivation, anxiety, group cohesion, injury, and long-term development in athletes.

Mind, Brain, and Behaviour

In this module you will be introduced to biological and cognitive psychology. You will learn the biological basis of behaviour and how the interactions of thinking, emotion, creativity, and problem-solving influence our behaviour.

Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology

In this module you will continue your psychological research methods training gaining insights into non-numerical methods. You will learn about interviews, thematic and discourse-based analyses, and practice a range of qualitative research techniques.

Real World Psychology: Healthy Body Healthy Mind

This module will introduce a theoretical foundation of mental and physical health in the modern age, outline the prevalence of mental and physical disorders and provide practical skills in assessment and knowledge of evidence-based treatments. The module will also cultivate critical thinking by examining vulnerability and protective factors of mental and physical activity health.

Applied Sport Psychology

Becoming an Independent Researcher

This module further develops your research methods and data analytical skills. In this module you will increase your independent research skills by studying advanced designs and analyses to answer real-world questions. You will also cover topics such as openness and transparency in psychological research.

Cognitive Neuroscience

This module will advance your understanding of cutting-edge neuroscience. In this module you will engage with advanced topics in brain and behaviour and how our biology influences how with think, remember, and learn. You will also cover topics such as the neurological basis of addictive behaviour.

Personality and Individual Differences

This module will take your understanding of individual differences to the next level. In this module you will explore the role of culture and how assessment and measurement vary across general and diverse populations. You will also cover hands on topics such as psychometrics testing in personality and intelligence.

Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan

This module will expand your understanding of the social processes related to human development. In this module you will evaluate social interactions and developmental milestones from infancy to later adulthood. You will also cover topics such as language development and its impact on people’s behaviour.

Psychology in Practice

This module enhances your career readiness preparing you for the workforce. In this module you will experience a unique dual approach covering psychological concepts and theories related to employability whilst engaging in work experience.

The UWL Psychological Sciences department regularly reviews the modules offered to provide up-to-date, innovative, and relevant study modules. Therefore, modules offered may change. Students will be informed of this in advance when making their selections.

Dissertation

This module is your opportunity to conduct your own independent research project on a psychological topic of your choice. Working closely with a member of academic staff you review relevant literature to generate a research question, design a study to address your question, obtain ethical approval for your study, collect and analyse your data, and write this up as a final research report.

Health Psychology

This module introduces you to the health psychology pathway essential for the healthcare sector. You will learn how psychological principles can be applied to the understanding of illness and health and how to promote healthy behaviours in people and communities.

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

This module introduces you to advanced theories and contemporary research in sport and exercise psychology, with a focus on critically evaluating evidence and applying psychological principles to enhance athletic performance, promote physical activity, and support optimal human functioning. You will engage with cutting-edge research and explore how psychological strategies can be used across sport, exercise, and high-performance domains, supported throughout by the UWL Flex framework.

This module develops a range of applied and transferable skills, including critical thinking, research literacy, and the ability to translate theory into practice. You will gain experience in evaluating complex psychological constructs, designing evidence-informed interventions, and reflecting on the psychological demands of performance environments. The module also fosters collaborative discussion, analytical reasoning, and the integration of personal and professional insights into psychological practice.

Optional modules

Clinical and Counselling Skills

This module introduces you to the foundational skills needed for careers in clinical, counselling, and psychotherapy professions. You will learn and apply evidence-based theory through interactive sessions to prepare for successful client-focused work.

Mental Health Diagnosis and Intervention

This module overviews the main diagnostic categories of psychological disorders, the major theories of causation, and the various approaches to treatment. You will learn how to identify links between theory and treatment of and to evaluate current approaches to mental health problems.

Neuropsychology

This module introduces students to the specialist area of neuropsychology placing you at the forefront of cutting-edge science. You will learn how brain injury and disease impact the brain and behaviour link and examine case studies within the field.

Occupational Psychology

This module introduces you to the occupational psychology pathway essential for organisations and work. You will learn how psychological issues relate to the workplace and how these principles may be applied to enhance well-being and productivity in organisations.

Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours

This module overviews key issues in relation to substance use, misuse, and addiction. You will learn substance classification, neurochemistry, and addiction trends at national and international level.

Therapeutic Approaches to Behaviour Change

This module overviews non-medical models and their role in health and wellbeing care. You will learn how multi-disciplinary approaches outside of health and social care settings can provide unique benefits to those who need it most.

What our students say

2nd London university for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 26*

I really enjoy studying at UWL, because it's a great environment to work in, and the lecturers really know what they are talking about. They each have specialised subjects within Psychology, and you can tell how passionate they are. This makes their teaching more engaging. Also, I'm really looking forward to doing practical work with the uni's advanced equipment.

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Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

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.

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

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.

6.0 IELTS 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). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

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Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

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Funding your studies

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You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

Psychology facilities

We offer a range of excellent psychology facilities, including an electroencephalogram (EEG), eye-tracking equipment, observation laboratory and virtual reality technology.

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Sport and Exercise Science facilities

We offer a range of cutting-edge facilities to aid your studies, including force platforms, 3D motion capture, expired gas analysis, blood analysers, lung function testing, ECG (electrocardiogram), gym and exercise equipment, a Physiology Lab and Biomechanics Lab.

Brain-imaging electroencephalogram (EEG)

Our electroencephalogram equipment allows you to study cognitive patterns through measuring the electrical activity of the brain.

Immersive Room

Our Immersive Room is a flexible, technology-enabled space designed for immersive experiences, training and creative projects. It has immersive audio-visual capabilities with a multi-purpose layout, so can be set up to interact with a wide range of scenarios.

Biomechanics Lab

Our Biomechanics Lab is a specialist facility offering advanced movement analysis, rehabilitation assessment, and performance testing. This is where we have our 3D motion capture system, force plates and cycle ergometers.

Physiology Lab

Our Physiology Lab is a modern, flexible testing space equipped with professional-grade fitness and physiology equipment. Here, you will learn to do performance testing, health monitoring, gait analysis and more, using specialist equipment including a treadmill, lactate analyser, spirometry equipment, ECG and heart rate monitoring.

Eye-tracking equipment

Our psychology students also have access to eye-tracking units with biofeedback integration capability. Our facilities are an important part of your training.

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Your future career

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). These are: Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist, and Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

To use any of these titles, you must complete a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree (or conversion course), followed by further HCPC-approved postgraduate training and registration with the HCPC.

For many careers, including the seven protected psychologist titles, further study is also needed, where you can specialise in an area of interest or explore something new. We offer some of these, so take a look at our postgraduate courses.

Once you complete this course, you may be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which includes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). GBC is the first step toward continuing with BPS-accredited postgraduate training and becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Guest lectures by expert practising psychologists

Opportunity to apply learning in real-life setting

Conduct your own psychology research

Career-focused modules

One-to-one, life-long careers support

Taught by experienced lecturers

Alumni networking events

Eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Job roles

A degree in sports psychology will prepare you for jobs and roles in many sectors, not just within the field of psychology. Recent UWL psychology graduates have gone on to work in diverse areas such as:

research

data analysis

teaching

psychotherapy

counselling

human resources

healthcare

life coaching

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Lucy teaches across a range of subject areas and academic levels within Psychology, including Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.

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