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

Sport & Exercise Psychology

Edge Hill University

(4.2)
91 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport & Exercise Psychology course at Edge Hill University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C813

Here's what Edge Hill University says about its Sport & Exercise Psychology course.

How do you create a champion? Unravel the importance of psychological wellbeing and understand the fundamentals of performance and sport engagement. Our accredited sport and exercise psychology degree helps you bring out the best in athletes and promote physical activity.

Psychology is becoming an important area for athletes who want to get the edge over their competition. During this degree you’ll look at the power our minds can have over performance and motivation.

Our Psychology and Sport and Physical Activity departments have partnered up to develop this course. It’s accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist or sports psychologist.

With this degree you’ll benefit from hands on learning. And you’ll be able to pinpoint the mental barriers preventing people from being active. You’ll be conducting interviews and observations to create case studies and complete research.

We’ll look at the influence of exercise on psychological wellbeing and equip you with an understanding of the principles of psychology that will act as a foundation for your future career.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Sport & Exercise Psychology at Edge Hill University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Psychology

Location

Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sport and exercise psychology

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

How you will be assessed

Most modules are assessed through a mixture of examination and coursework, although some are assessed solely by coursework. Assignments may be traditional essays and literature reviews, research project reports, case studies and oral presentations. In Year 3, you will complete your dissertation project.

Edge Hill University reviews

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Based on 91 reviews from Edge Hill University's students and alumni
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3 star
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The SU website is very confusing.

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2nd year student

Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.

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2nd year student

Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.

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2nd year student

Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.

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2nd year student

The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.

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2nd year student

It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.

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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 Edge Hill University students who took the Sport & Exercise Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Applied psychology

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

60%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

55%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

med

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

50%

low

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

60%

low

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

50%

low

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

40%

low

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

60%

low

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

80%

med

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

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

40%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

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

90%

high

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

70%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

60%

low

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

50%

low

How well organised is your course?

50%

low

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

80%

low

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

89%

med

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

67%

low

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

33%

low

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

70%

low

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

56%

low

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

44%

low

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

56%

low

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

56%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking Sport & Exercise Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise psychology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female34%Male66%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
First year dropout rate24%
Number of students65
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
Physical EducationC
BiologyD
HistoryC
SociologyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took Sport & Exercise Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Graduate statistics

51%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

72%

Say it fits with future plans

63%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

12%

Teaching Professionals

11%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

9%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took Sport & Exercise Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£17.9k

First year after graduation

£21.5k

Third year after graduation

£22.4k

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 Sport & Exercise Psychology.

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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