Joint Honours Psychology and Sports and Exercise Science
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: C8C6 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including one science A level and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Mathematics as science subjects. Two science A levels are preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics, English (Language or Literature) plus a science (at a minimum grade B or 6) are required. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
Access to HE Diploma
45 level 3 credits at Distinction including at least 30 credits in mathematics and science subjects. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. One science subject is required, two are preferred. We include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry as science subjects. GCSE Mathematics, English (Language or Literature) plus a science (at a minimum grade B or 6) are required.. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34-36 points with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. At least two sciences at Higher Level are preferred. We include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry as science subjects. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. At least one third of all subjects taken must be science/mathematics. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3-H1,H1,H1,H2,H2
including preferably two sciences. We include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics as science subjects. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. A science-related subject with substantial biology and mathematics units. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B-A,A,A,A,A
One science Higher is required, two sciences are preferred. We include Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Mathematics as science subjects. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths and English are required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. We may ask for further information in the form of a brief online exercise. Details about these will be released when required.
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About this course
This degree allows you to combine the study of psychology with sport and exercise science. You'll understand how psychological science can be applied to help develop athletes and promote physical activity and exercise. In Psychology, you'll explore why humans and animals think and behave the way they do, through topics like social and developmental psychology. In Sport and Exercise Science, you'll have the opportunity to study a range of topics relating to human performance and health, such as nutrition, physiology and biomechanics.
The Uni
Main Site (Newcastle)
School of Psychology
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
Psychology (non-specific)
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20 years ago, this was a specialist degree for would-be psychologists but now it is the model of a modern, flexible degree subject. One of the UK's fastest-growing subject at degree level, and the second most popular subject overall (it recently overtook business studies), one in 23 of all graduates last year had psychology degrees. As you'd expect with figures like that, jobs in psychology itself are incredibly competitive, so to stand a chance of securing one, you need to get a postgraduate qualification (probably a doctorate in most fields, especially clinical psychology) and some relevant work experience. But even though there are so many psychology graduates — far more than there are jobs in psychology, and over 13,800 in total last year — this degree has a lower unemployment rate than average because its grads are so flexible and well-regarded by business and other industries across the economy. Everywhere there are good jobs in the UK economy, you'll find psychology graduates - and it's hardly surprising as the course helps you gain a mix of good people skills and excellent number and data handling skills. A psychology degree ticks most employers' boxes — but we'd suggest you don't drop your maths modules.
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