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Psychology with Sport and Exercise with foundation year at University of Bolton - UCAS

University of Bolton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Psychology with Sport and Exercise with foundation year

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Course summary

While working towards the BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Sport and Exercise with foundation year course at the University of Bolton, you'll have the opportunity to develop an essential understanding of the science and theories of applied psychology within sport and exercise contexts. Studying this dynamic programme allows you to make an excellent start to your career while enjoying our vibrant teaching and research culture. Sport and exercise psychology is gaining greater prominence in sport and exercise science and the broader field of psychology. Taught at our town-centre campus in Greater Manchester, our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise with foundation year course supports you in gaining a broader understanding of the key concepts and theories, as well as the barriers and ethical challenges of applied sport and exercise psychology. By combining modules in core areas of psychology with specialist modules in sport and exercise psychology, we offer you a strong grounding of fundamental knowledge on which to build your deeper understanding of the science of psychology within sport and exercise. The foundation year is the first level of this degree. Designed to prepare you for honours degree-level study, it offers an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of psychology, social sciences, and research methods, alongside the development of study skills. Our friendly and experienced team of sport and exercise psychologists will guide you as you develop knowledge of the theories, methods, and debates central to the discipline. We'll support you as you explore psychology, gain specific knowledge of the fundamentals of sport and exercise psychology, and consider current issues within the field. We'll also focus on developing your knowledge and skills in using psychological research methods and your appreciation of the ethical issues involved. Interpersonal and transferable skills are vital, so we'll challenge you to develop sought-after communication, problem-solving, numerical, analytical, self-management, and IT skills. Overall, our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value and a detailed understanding of sport and exercise psychology. We have submitted an application for accreditation to the British Psychological Society.

Modules

Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Assessment method

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/PSY039-F-UOB-FX/2025-2026

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that this course is subject to the University of Bolton's Fitness to Practise procedure.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £63800* Whole course
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £63800* Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Psychology with Sport and Exercise with foundation year at University of Bolton - UCAS