BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology, integrating neuroscience and psychological theory with sport and exercise contexts. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is BPS accredited and draws on related fields including biomechanics, physiology and kinesiology alongside the core psychology curriculum.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted) BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access to HE: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the outdoors (e.g. practical experience, work experience, Duke of Edinburgh Award).
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What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 9%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 22%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Brain and Mind
- Professional Life Skills
- Neuroscience of Sport Performance
- Development and Individual Differences
- Emotional and Social Foundations in Sport
- Introduction to Human Movement
- Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Human Behaviour: From the Individual to the Group
- Quantitative Analysis
- Neurobiology of Cognition
- Sport Psychology in Action
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods Analysis
- Dissertation
- Personality in Sport and Exercise
- Stress and Performance
- Talent Identification and Development
- Applied Behaviour Anaylsis
- Cognitive Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
- Neurodiversity and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Psychopathology Across the Lifespan
- Social Neuroscience
- School-Based Interventions
- Physical Literacy, Behaviour Change and Lifelong Physical Activity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.