Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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**Study the role of psychology within sport performance and exercise**Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology course sees you explore how sport performance, physical activity and wellbeing are influenced by psychological factors.**British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited**We are one of a few universities to have British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation for both our undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology degrees, meaning you can be sure that our teaching ...Read more


Study the role of psychology within sport performance and exercise

Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology course sees you explore how sport performance, physical activity and wellbeing are influenced by psychological factors.


British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited

We are one of a few universities to have British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation for both our undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology degrees, meaning you can be sure that our teaching and course content meets the industry requirements.


Develop the knowledge and skills needed for your career

You will learn how to work with a range of people in sport and exercise settings to enhance confidence, maintain motivation, achieve their goals and improve their psychological wellbeing.


Study key topics such as:

- Human interaction and behaviour- Cognitive psychology- Performance psychology- Biological and developmental psychology- Stress and emotions- Psychology of injury and rehabilitation- Psychology of physical activity.


Learn from active sport and exercise psychology practitioners

You will learn from our team of experienced and active applied practitioners who have excellent international research and consultancy profiles, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.


Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories

Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.


Specialist facilities include

- Four dedicated psychology labs- Virtual reality reader- Brain imaging unit- Observation suite- Biomechanics labs- Physiology labs- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)- Environmental climate chamber.


Gain real-world, hands-on experience with placement options

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement, which will allow you to apply theory and knowledge in a sport, exercise or health setting of your choice.


Smaller class sizes for better learning

Our commitment to smaller class sizes means that you won’t get lost in the crowd and our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.


Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner


On this course you will:

- Understand the psychological effects of physical activity.- Learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods to guide scientific inquiry.- Study the complexities of the human brain and how we interact with others.- Learn to apply psychological strategies to real-life sport and exercise examples.- Examine the psychological factors that impact learning, performance and control of movement.- Learn from experienced and industry-active sport and exercise psychology practitioners.- Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.- Gain vital professional experience with work placement opportunities.

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Sports Science
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
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Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Liam
16 Dec 24

The uni is small, which means to tend to know a lot of people so can be easy to make friends..Read more

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Megan
15 Nov 24

Best aspects are the lectures and how they take time to get to know you individually. Worst aspects lectures on wednesdays..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:12 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

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To include a science A level (P.E. accepted) at grade C or better.

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Including Sports Science, Applied Psychology or Health and Social Care

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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

Physical Education
63%
Psychology
29%
Geography
17%
Biology
17%
History
10%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16344 Per year

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16 Dec 24
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The uni is small, which means to tend to know a lot of people so can be easy to make friends...
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Megan
15 Nov 24
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Best aspects are the lectures and how they take time to get to know you individually. Worst aspects lectures on wednesdays...
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University of Chichester , Chichester

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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