Sport and Exercise Psychology (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
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Our BSc Sports and Exercise Psychology course will provide you with an immersive and exciting experience of studying the human mind and the application to sport and exercise science. You will study a variety of topics including:- Social psychology and individual differences- Experiencing emotion- Promoting health, exercise, and active lifestyles- Psychological skills and strategies for improving sports performanceOur course sits within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences ...Read more

Our BSc Sports and Exercise Psychology course will provide you with an immersive and exciting experience of studying the human mind and the application to sport and exercise science. You will study a variety of topics including:- Social psychology and individual differences- Experiencing emotion- Promoting health, exercise, and active lifestyles- Psychological skills and strategies for improving sports performanceOur course sits within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES), with studies split equally between SRES and the Department of Psychology. This provides a unique opportunity to join communities focused on both psychology and sport and exercise science, allowing us to bring together our research, share knowledge and enhance opportunities for you. You will be based in our state-of-the-art Sport Arena, benefiting from a range of facilities and dedicated laboratories for research.

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35/101
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19th
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30th
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Shanie
18 Jan 24

There are many places to study and the professors are very helpful. The view on campus is great and there is always something to do...Read more

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Becky
03 Mar 23

The School, academic staff and facilities have all been great - I have learned so much this year, from some really knowledgeable lecturers who go out of their way to support their..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Including Science or Mathematics grade B.Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

We will consider science based Access to Higher Education Diplomas. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas.

"Or three Higher level certificates with 555-554Including Higher Level science or Mathematics grade 5, plus (if not taking Higher Level Maths) Standard Level Mathematics grade 4."

Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMMor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levelsEntry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.

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England

£9,250 per year

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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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£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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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,500 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.

£20,500 per year

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Students from International

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£20500 Per year

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