Psychology (Sport & Exercise) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.**Our course gives you the chance to study a fascinating subject, within the specific contexts of sport and exercise, while offering you many opportunities for future development and employment.During the course, youll have a ‘consultancy’ and ‘research’ informed experience whereby youll participate activities linked to our ...Read more


A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.

Our course gives you the chance to study a fascinating subject, within the specific contexts of sport and exercise, while offering you many opportunities for future development and employment.During the course, you'll have a ‘consultancy’ and ‘research’ informed experience whereby you'll participate activities linked to our consultancy unit, the SportsLab, which provides scientific services for sports people. On successful completion of this foundation year, you can progress to the Psychology (Sport and Exercise) degree where you'll cover all the core areas of psychology, biological, cognitive, developmental, individual differences, social, conceptual and historical issues, and research methods.Throughout the course, you'll develop transferable skills that will prepare you for employment. From team working and effective communication to presenting and organisational skills, you'll be building in confidence and ability all the time, so that by the time you graduate you're fully prepared to follow your career aspirations.


Top reasons to study with us

• Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ensuring quality and gives you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
• You will have the opportunity to gain paid employment working for our University consultancy unit, SportsLab, using your expertise to help athletes improve their performance.
• Our dynamic team are nationally and internationally recognised for their research. They offer support and ensure you are in a great position to begin a successful career after university.


Professional accreditation

Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ensuring quality, and gives you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.


Specialist facilities

Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a set of sports and psychology laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you.


Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.


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Sports Science
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38/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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67th
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109th
What students say
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James
31 Oct 24

Friendly and welcoming sports clubs and societies and a nice university..Read more

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Tash
31 Jan 24

The administration team has been quite a downfall of this university as well as the fact that many different teams within the university do not communicate with each other...Read more

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64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Applicants require a GCSE C/4 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent (including a GCSE in Statistics).

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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31 Oct 24
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Friendly and welcoming sports clubs and societies and a nice university...
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Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
The administration team has been quite a downfall of this university as well as the fact that many different teams within the university do not communicate with each other....
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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