BSc Psychology with Sports Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Sports Psychology is a psychology degree focusing on human behaviour, cognitive processes, and the application of psychological principles in athletic performance. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Marketing, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes a substantial final-year research project. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Introducing Cognitive Psychology, Beginning Scientific Exploration, Statistical Thinking in Practice, and Introduction to Exercise and Training. The second year progresses to more complex experimental designs and applied contexts via Experiments Unlocked, Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, Applied Cognitive Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. The final year features core studies in Applied Sport Science and Sports Psychology for Coaches alongside independent empirical work. Students can also tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules such as Understanding Animal Minds, Neuropsychology, Criminal Psychology, and Psychology of AI.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C or above. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 30 points with a 5 in Standard Level Maths Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 29%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- 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: 3%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 53%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 8%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introducing Cognitive Psychology
- Beginning Scientific Exploration
- Statistical Thinking in Practice
- Exploring Social Psychology
- The Developing Child
- Unique Minds: Theory and Testing
- Brain and Behaviour 1
- Introduction to Exercise and Training
- Experiments Unlocked
- Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design
- Applied Cognitive Psychology
- Applied Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Personality and Intelligence in Focus
- Brain and Behaviour 2
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Project (Psychology)
- Applied Sport Science
- Sports Psychology for Coaches
- Understanding Animal Minds
- Memory in the Real World
- Neuropsychology
- Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development
- People and Nature
- Criminal Psychology
- Psychology of Language
- Psychology of AI
- Introduction to Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sports Psychology at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £31,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sports Psychology at University of Hull do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Sports Psychology at University of Hull?
84% 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 Sports Psychology at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Sports Psychology at University of Hull?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.