BSc Psychology of Sport
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport is an undergraduate psychology degree centred on the mental factors influencing athletes and individuals engaging in exercise. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students may choose to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through Core Areas of Psychology, Introduction to Sport Psychology, Introduction to Qualitative Research, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology, and Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes. Year 2 advances expertise with Behaviour Change, Biological Psychology, Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence, Further Research Methods, Individual Differences, New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology, and Research and Professional Skills. Year 3 focuses on professional readiness and specialized topics, featuring Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills, Critical issues and Topics in Sport Psychology, Applied Sport Psychology with Teams, and a large-scale empirical research Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC: DMM T level: T Level - Merit. Foundation Degree: 60% pass mark. Access to HE: 112-120 UCAS points with minimum of 30 credits at distinction. Scottish Highers: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points - equivalent to BBBCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 31 points.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 87%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Behaviour Change
- Biological Psychology
- Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence
- Further Research Methods
- Individual Differences
- New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Research and Professional Skills
- Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills
- Critical issues and Topics in Sport Psychology
- Dissertation
- Applied Sport Psychology with Teams
- Atypical Child Development
- Behaviour Change: Children, Families and Communities
- Brain and Behaviour
- Educational Psychology
- Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing
- Forensic Psychology
- Media Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Health
- Psychology of Mental Health
- The Psychology of Extreme Violence
- Work Placement
- Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology of Sport at University of Salford 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 of Sport at University of Salford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.