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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement course at Brunel University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£22,320 per year (provisional)
International£22,320 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C803

Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement course.

This course includes two six-month placements.

Psychology in Sport, Health and Exercise is an area of growing interest, particularly in the world of professional sport. Through studying the link between the mind and the body, we can understand things like motivation and determination, and the effect that physical activity has on the brain.

This course is jointly delivered by the Divisions of Psychology and Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

The Division of Psychology offers a firm foundation of learning including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and biological psychology. Quantitive and qualitative research methods are taught to support experiments you may carry out as research for your dissertation.

The Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences will cover the fundamentals of sports psychology, and how to apply research knowledge to real-world situations. You will learn about experiences you may encounter as an applied psychology practitioner in both sport and exercise contexts.

As an accredited course, should you graduate with a 2:2 grade or higher, you will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Membership will be key if you choose to pursue postgraduate training. It’s also a pre-requisite of entry to all accredited Stage 2 and Doctoral programmes needed to become a chartered psychologist – be it in Sport and Exercise or otherwise.

Source: Brunel University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Uxbridge

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Modules

Typical Modules include;

Psychology of Sport and Exercise Learning & Social Psychology Employability in Psychology

For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Psychology-Sport-Health-and-Exercise-BSc

How you will be assessed

Your progress will be assessed via coursework such as presentations, lab reports, case studies and essays, exams, and the final year dissertation.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Brunel University of London students who took the Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

79%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

68%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

77%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Brunel University of London. These students are taking Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female81%Male19%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above44%
Number of students480
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyC
BiologyC
MathematicsE
Business StudiesC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Brunel University of London graduates who took Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

46%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

78%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

8%

Administrative occupations

8%

Business and public service associate professionals

8%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£22.3k

First year after graduation

£24.8k

Third year after graduation

£31.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) with Placement.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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