BSc Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Applied Psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The degree includes sport and exercise psychology modules, and students complete an independent dissertation in their final year. An optional international study year or work experience placement can be undertaken after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBB IB: 28 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 148 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 22%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Therapy professionals: 7%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 36%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 23%
- London: 11%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Brain, Behaviour & Cognition
- Designing and Communicating Research
- Developing Individual in Society
- Introduction to Research
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychology in Action
- Applied Research
- Developmental Psychology
- Health and Exercise Psychology
- Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics
- Research in Practice
- Social Psychology
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- International Study Year
- Work Experience Year
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
- Dissertation
- Science Communication
- Addictions
- Applications of Organisational Psychology
- Approaches in Organisational Psychology
- Autism
- Body image and eating disorders
- Counselling Skills and Theory
- Investigative and Courtroom Psychology
- Risk Perception, Assessment and Management
- Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being
- Social Cognitive Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £31,500. 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 Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln?
85% 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 and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln 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 and Exercise Psychology) at University of Lincoln?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.