University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BSc (hons) Psychology of Sport is taught jointly by experienced staff from Psychology and Sports Science within the School of Health & Society. Our degree provides an excellent foundation for any student interested in a career as a psychologist with a particular focus on applying those skills in the broad areas of sport and exercise. This course offers you the chance to study in an excellent department equipped to the highest standards with Psychology and Sports facilities. This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and opportunities for learning a wide range of concepts relevant to psychology and sport. It has a hands-on approach to developing research skills and encourages you to apply the theory to real-world settings. The final year gives you the opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology and sport that interest you and to undertake a supervised research project of your own.
Modules
During your first year you will complete modules such as Psychology of Exercise and Health, Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Introduction to Sports Psychology. Moving into your second year you will build on the knowledge gained in your first year of studies. You will study a range of modules including Practical Applications of Sports and Exercise Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Individual Differences and Social Psychology. Your third year will allow you to tailor your studies to your area of interest. Examples of modules you can choose to take are Forensic Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Applied Case studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology. A work placement is also available in the final year.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- CC86
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
Five GCSEs at Grade C or 4 (or above) including English Language and Mathematics is required. Applicants with fewer than 5 GCSEs at grade C or above may be considered on a case by case basis, however GCSE English Language and Mathematics remain essential. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills Level 2/ Functional Skills level 2) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the requirement with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT