Sport Psychology

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise sciencePsychology

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Understand how behaviour, developmental processes, and the mind affect sports performance with our Sport Psychology degree

Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience with our Sport Psychology degree. Under a scientific lens, you will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as:

  • anxiety

  • self-confidence

  • motivation

  • concentration

  • sport injuries.

    Our Sport Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the BPS by successfully completing this course.

    World-class sports facilities

    With our Sport Psychology course, you will get access to our world-class sports facilities, including our gymnasium, training pitches, and the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.

    A close-knit community

    We are smaller than many other universities. This allows the psychology department to foster a close-knit community of students and staff. Our student, Ashika, explains that our “lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything”.

    Work placements: build professional experience

    You may also undertake a paid work placement in the local or wider London area during your Sport Psychology degree.

    Previous students have worked within:

  • mental health charities

  • schools

  • sports coaching.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy 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
    Twickenham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science, Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000