27Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
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)
Modules
Foundations in Psychology, Social Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Foundations in Cognition and Development, Research Methods (mixed methods), Foundations in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Developmental psychology, Research Methods 2 (quants), Social Psychology and Sport and Exercise Leadership, Cognitive psychology, Research methods 3 (quals), Placement, Neuropsychology, Empirical Project, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Working with People, Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
Assessment method
Essay, Portfolio, Presentation, Timed assessment, Report, Artefact, Proposal, Reflective essay
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- SEP1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry for year 2 & 3 will require appropriate study at Level 4 & 5 for the relevant year. This is 120 credits at Level 4 for Year 2 entry, and 120 Credits & level 4 & 5 for year 3 entry, from an equivalent course elsewhere.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
AS
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | Year 1 |
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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
Provider information
Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH