BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science as a combined honours degree. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the programme incorporates laboratory work, seminars, and coaching sessions across dedicated sports psychology and biomechanics facilities. Students undertake an independent research dissertation in their final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 26 points
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What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 45%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 10%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology and Behavioural Science
- The Human Body, Health and Disease
- Leadership, Coaching and Change Management
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Individual and Social Processes
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Fundamental Theories in Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Applied Psychology
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Evaluating Sports Performance
- Evaluating Exercise and Health
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Psychopathology
- High Performance Sports
- Participation, Exercise and Health
- Psychology Dissertation
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.