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

Sports Studies with Psychology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Studies with Psychology course at University of Hertfordshire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Most popular A-levels studied

The Sports Studies with Psychology course at University of Hertfordshire 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.

Sports studies
Psychology
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationC
PsychologyC
SociologyB
EconomicsC
Media StudiesC
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyC
BiologyC
English LiteratureB
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C603

Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Sports Studies with Psychology course.

The Sports Studies with Psychology degree programme provides a solid foundation in the subject areas of Sport and Psychology, proving an attractively balanced and stimulating programme of study. At level 4, students study 60 credits of Sports Studies modules, and 60 credits of Psychology modules. At levels 5 and 6 students study 90 credits of Sports Studies modules, and 30 credits of Psychology modules from a range of options to tailor the programme to the student's interests. The dominant programme themes are Physical Activity and Sports Development, Sports Business Management and Social, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, bringing together two diverse areas in one programme and supporting progression into future career pathways.

Source: University of Hertfordshire

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Sports, Health and Excercise

Location

Main Site | Hatfield

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sports studies

• Psychology

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year

University of Hertfordshire student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 101 reviews from University of Hertfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.

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Architecture

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I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.

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Great support, and access to everything you could need.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire

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

The Sports Studies with Psychology course at University of Hertfordshire 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

Sport and exercise sciences
Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

84%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

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

79%

low

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

84%

low

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

83%

low

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

81%

med

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

79%

low

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

86%

med

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

low

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

90%

med

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

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

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

79%

low

How well organised is your course?

77%

low

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

86%

med

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

88%

med

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

82%

low

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

75%

med

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

79%

low

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

84%

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?

84%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

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

71%

low

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

93%

high

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

91%

high

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

82%

med

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

74%

low

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

78%

med

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

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

med

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

80%

med

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

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

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

93%

high

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

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

95%

high

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

98%

high

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

91%

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?

93%

high

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

81%

med

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

83%

med

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

95%

high

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

91%

high

Student information

The Sports Studies with Psychology course at University of Hertfordshire 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.

Sports studies
Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time86%Part-time14%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male72%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
Number of students145
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female80%Male19%Other2%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above73%
Number of students290
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Sports Studies with Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.

Sport and exercise sciences
Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

73%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Therapy professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

13%

Sports and fitness occupations

7%

Teaching Professionals

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Sports Studies with Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hertfordshire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Sport and exercise sciences
Psychology

Earnings

£20.4k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£31k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£28.8k

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 Sports Studies with 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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