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Bachelor of Psychology with Sport and Exercise

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Sport and Exercise is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Psychology with Sport and Exercise. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Sport psychology
Exercise psychology
Rehabilitation
Sports therapy
Health and wellness coaching
Corporate wellness
Counselling
Health improvement
Sports development
Physical education teaching

Curriculum

3-Year full-time course in Psychology with Sport and Exercise
360 Credits in total
Taught by the School of Sport
Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. Compulsory modules include Understanding our place in the world
Growing in the world
Experiencing Emotion
Thinking and the Mind. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. The course includes Research Project. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
A level BBC Excludes General Studies
GCSE maths at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
BTEC DDM
T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject
IB Diploma 28 points to include 15 points at Higher level
Access to HE Diploma The Access to HE Diploma in a Science
Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above
Other qualifications and experience Our students come from a variety of ba

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Psychology with Sport and Exercise admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,200 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.