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Sport Psychology with Foundation at University of West London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of West London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986, our psychology courses are one of the longest-established in the UK. We take a contemporary approach to learning and teaching providing small group teaching and interactive sessions throughout your studies. You will study both core BPS content and innovative modules that explore current developments in the fields of sport and exercise psychology. You will also benefit from our cutting-edge psychology research facilities including:

  • brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • eye tracking equipment
  • virtual reality
  • dedicated lab spaces and specialised equipment with a team of onsite support technicians.
You will also have the opportunity to apply your learning through work experience and conduct your own research working one-to-one with one of our psychology academics. This 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 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 fascinating 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 provide work experience and employability opportunities throughout your degree preparing 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 completed their work experience in a range of settings, including:
  • Victim support schemes
  • Drug support schemes
  • After-school clubs
  • Market research
You will also have access to our dedicated lab spaces and specialised equipment and software that will bring your learning to life. You will use our computer labs for small group teaching and gain practical research skills including:
  • Experiment building software
  • BIOPACS
  • Observation labs
  • Eye-tracking units with biofeedback integration capability
  • Virtual Reality
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Cognitive ability tests
Once you complete this course, which can be studied on a full or part-time basis, you can apply for Chartered Membership of the BPS on a Graduate basis. This can open up further opportunities for advanced studies in any area of psychology or further specialising in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
S101
Institution code:
W05
Campus name:
Main site - West London
Campus code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Fees for academic year 2025/26 are yet to be confirmed.
Sport Psychology with Foundation at University of West London - UCAS