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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Psychology of Sport and Performance
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology of Sport and Performance course at St Mary's University, Twickenham.
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A level
B,B,B
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The Psychology of Sport and Performance course at St Mary's University, Twickenham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Biology | D |
| Mathematics | B |
| Media Studies | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Physical Education | D |
| Biology | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Sociology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C813
Here's what St Mary's University, Twickenham says about its Psychology of Sport and Performance course.
Understand how behaviour, developmental processes, and the mind affect sports performance with our BPS-accredited Psychology of Sport and Performance (previously called Sport Psychology) degree
Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience with our Psychology of Sport and Performance degree. Under a scientific lens, you will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as:
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anxiety
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self-confidence
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motivation
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concentration
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sport injuries.
Our Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the BPS by successfully completing this course.
World-class sports facilities With our Sport Psychology course, you will get access to our world-class sports facilities, including our gymnasium, training pitches, and the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.
A close-knit community We are smaller than many other universities. This allows the psychology department to foster a close-knit community of students and staff.
Hear from one of our students
Ashika, Sports Psychology student –* "lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything".*
Work placements: build professional experience
You may also undertake a paid work placement in the local or wider London area during your Psychology of Sport and Performance degree. Previous students have worked within:
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mental health charities
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schools
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sports coaching.
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Professional bodies
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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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British Psychological Society
Modules
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In first year, you are introduced to modules in cognitive, behavioural, social and developmental psychology as well as modules specific to sports such as physiology of exercise. You will also start to develop your research skills and knowledge of statistics.
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In** second year** with core modules you will continue to develop skills learnt in first year and with optional modules you can choose to a placement module that can give you experience in sports or education.
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In third year, you will have even more control over your studies and will be able to tailor your course to you by choosing optional modules in specific areas depending on what interests you. You will also do an independent research project.
Source: St Mary's University, Twickenham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Sport, Exercise and Applied Science
Location
Main Site | Twickenham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sports studies
• Applied psychology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| EU | £17,100 per year |
| International | £17,100 per year |
St Mary's University, Twickenham student reviews
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Nutrition
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The Students’ Union (SU) at St Mary’s University is central to creating a sense of community and making student life more engaging, offering everything from clubs and societies to representation and campaigns. The SU runs a wide range of clubs and societies, covering sports, cultural groups, academi...
2nd year
Nutrition
5 months ago
Uni life at St Mary’s University has a very distinctive feel because of its size, location and community atmosphere, and it’s quite different from the experience you’d get at a huge city-based campus. Daytime on campus is lively but relaxed—students often spend time between lectures in the library, ...
2nd year
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5 months ago
The financial impact of studying at St Mary’s University is an important consideration, particularly because of its London location, where the cost of living is generally higher than in other parts of the UK. Tuition fees are the standard £9,250 per year for home students, with higher rates for inte...
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Nutrition
5 months ago
Support at St Mary’s University is a big part of the student experience, and both academic and welfare services are designed to be approachable and easy to access, which makes a real difference in such a close-knit campus community. On the academic side, lecturers are very supportive and approachabl...
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St Mary’s University, Twickenham offers a range of facilities that support both academic study and student life, creating a balance between modern resources and a friendly, community atmosphere. On-campus accommodation is available in several forms, from catered halls like Strawberry Hill House and ...
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The Nutrition BSc at St Mary’s University gives you a structured but flexible timetable, where you’re usually on campus around 2–4 times a week with contact sessions lasting anywhere between 3 and 6 hours a day, depending on the module. Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, semina...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at St Mary's University, Twickenham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Psychology of Sport and Performance course at St Mary's University, Twickenham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
87%
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Teaching on my course
87%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
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Learning opportunities
82%
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Learning opportunities
82%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
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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?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
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Assessment and feedback
86%
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Assessment and feedback
86%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
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Academic support
89%
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Academic support
89%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
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Organisation and management
82%
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Organisation and management
82%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
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How well organised is your course?
80%
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Learning resources
85%
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Learning resources
85%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
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Student voice
82%
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Student voice
82%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
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Teaching on my course
58%
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Teaching on my course
58%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
53%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
53%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
43%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
67%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
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Organisation and management
97%
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Organisation and management
97%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
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How well organised is your course?
93%
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Learning resources
69%
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Learning resources
69%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
64%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
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Student voice
73%
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Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Psychology of Sport and Performance course at St Mary's University, Twickenham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
The Psychology of Sport and Performance course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for St Mary's University, Twickenham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£28.5k
Fifth year after graduation
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