BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology, combining psychological theory with sport and exercise contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, subject to achieving a minimum 2:2 and passing the final-year dissertation. An optional placement year and study abroad are available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A Levels. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (C813) at Keele University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 275 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 23%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 41%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 14%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- 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
- First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People
- Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics
- Distress and Mental Health
- Science Communication
- Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People in Depth
- Current Themes in Sports and Exercise Psychology
- Evidence-based Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Cyberpsychology - the psychology of technology and the internet
- Health Psychology
- Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Child Psychology in Practice
- Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
- Innovations in Sport and Exercise Technology
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Being a Psychology Researcher
- Grand Challenges in Psychology
- Professional Skills for Researchers
- Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Gender and Sexualities
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Cognitive Psychology
- Health, Illness and Behaviour Change
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science
- Neurodiversity in Society
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. 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 Keele University do next?
84% 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 Keele University?
81% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Keele University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.