Sport and Exercise Psychology

Plymouth Marjon University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Please note that this course is only available for year 3 entry for September 2025

This British Psychological Society accredited degree enables you to apply psychology to the field of sports and exercise and sports performance. The course provides a scientific understanding of the human mind and behaviour, addressing the key areas of psychology; developmental, biological, social, cognitive, individual differences and research methods. You will be regularly putting theory into practice, through enquiry based learning and other opportunities where your curiosity about psychology, sports and working with people will develop as you learn through both group and individual projects.

Why study at Marjon? • First-class facilities used by world-class athletes • Small, person-focused university with a big personality • No.1 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023) • Southwest University of the Year for Student Life and Student Support (WhatUni Student Choice Award 2022) • No.3 university in England for Learning Community (National Student Survey 2022)

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
1231 Health care practice managers
3214 Complementary health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Psychology