BSc Psychology and Sport Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology. Core topics include human behaviour, research methods, and statistics. The programme includes modules in sport psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and physical activity and health. A placement year is available between the second and final stages, and optional modules allow specialisation within the degree.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 14%
- Therapy professionals: 14%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 46%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Coaching and Skill Acquisition
- Introduction to Sport Management
- Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise
- Strength and Conditioning
- Physical Activity and Health
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Sport Business Management
- The Learning Coach
- Animal Behaviour
- Psychopathology
- Biological and Developmental Psychology
- Social and Cognitive Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Psychology, Nature and Wellbeing
- Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods
- Themes in Forensic Psychology
- Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
- The Psychology of Health
- Applied Strength and Conditioning
- Advanced Sports Coaching
- Applied Sport Psychology and Behaviour Change
- Biomedical Implications of Exercise, Activity and Health
- Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Management and Development
- Independent Study for Sport and Exercise
- Addictive Behaviours
- Positive Psychology
- Applied Psychology of Human Performance
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
- Behaviour Change
- Clinical Applications of Psychology
- Employability and Work Placement
- Forensic Applications of Psychology
- Human Behaviour and Evolution
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology Literature Review Project
- Working in High Performance Sport and Talent Identification
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby 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 and Sport Studies at University of Derby?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Sport Studies at University of Derby?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.