BSc Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies)
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) is an undergraduate psychology degree focusing on the application of psychological theory to sport, exercise and physical activity. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. This BPS accredited course includes an optional placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Psychology in Context, Discovering Development and Identity, and Investigating Brain and Behaviour. The second year progresses to specialised topics via modules like Trends in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation, and Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology. The final year involves advanced study through modules including Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology, and the Psychology Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 17%
- South East: 56%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Careers in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Investigating Brain and Behaviour
- Student Success Modules
- Trends in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
- Psychology - Integrated Perspectives
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Employability module - Client Project
- Interdisciplinary module
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychology - Advanced Perspectives
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.