BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology is an undergraduate degree focused on the psychological principles that influence performance, participation, and wellbeing in sport and physical activity. Core topics include Research Methods and Human Behaviour. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The first year covers the foundations through Research and Employability Skills, Sport Psychology, Exercise, and Mental Health, Sport and Coaching Matters, and Psychology of Team Sports. The second year examines intermediate concepts via Research Methods in Sport Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences, and Developmental Psychology, Interpersonal and Research Skill Development, Psychological Skills, and Designing Exercise Interventions. The final year involves advanced study through modules such as Dissertation, Applied Sport Psychology, Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Developing Graduate Employability Skills, and Psychology of Injury. Students complete an independent research dissertation as part of their final year.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few.We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Animal care and control services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 6%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- 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
- Research and Employability Skills
- Sport Psychology, Exercise, and Mental Health
- Sport and Coaching Matters
- Psychology of Team Sports
- Research Methods in Sport Psychology
- Social Psychology, Individual Differences, and Developmental Psychology
- Interpersonal and Research Skill Development
- Psychological Skills
- Designing Exercise Interventions
- Dissertation
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour
- Developing Graduate Employability Skills
- Psychology of Injury
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Winchester 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 Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Winchester?
92% 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 University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Winchester 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 University of Winchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.