Psychology of Sport BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Peel Park Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This degree provides an excellent foundation for students aspiring to become psychologists, with a specific emphasis on applying these skills within the field of sport and exercise. Throughout the programme, youll discover how athletes and exercisers think, feel and behave.This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).You will:Gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and in particular how these concepts might be applied in a sporting and ...Read more

This degree provides an excellent foundation for students aspiring to become psychologists, with a specific emphasis on applying these skills within the field of sport and exercise. Throughout the programme, you'll discover how athletes and exercisers think, feel and behave.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You will:

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and in particular how these concepts might be applied in a sporting and exercise context.
  • Develop a hands-on approach to developing research skills, applying theory to real-world settings.
  • Have the opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology and sport that interest you and to undertake a supervised research project of your own.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
83rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Sadaf
07 Feb 24

It's such a nice place and techno friendly..Read more

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Sylvie
31 Jan 24

The people you get to meet at the uni. Nice campus..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
78%
Sociology
41%
Biology
15%
English Language
14%
English Literature
14%
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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£17,650 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,650 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - 129.00 per week

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Sadaf
07 Feb 24
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Sylvie
31 Jan 24
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The people you get to meet at the uni. Nice campus...
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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Maxwell Building, The Crescent Salford Greater Manchester M5 4WT United Kingdom
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