BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise

Applying knowledge to understand how humans feel, think and behave the way they do, and also encourage the strong interest in sport and exercise and wonder how psychology applies? Then the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise, with its contemporary curriculum with application to the modern world, is for you.

You will explore a range of core psychological perspectives to better understand the human mind and behaviour, and develop your reflective skills to understand the application of psychology, preparing you to reach your future goals. Alongside exploring theory in the classroom and its application to contemporary societal challenges, you will also have practical opportunities to develop your research and experimental skills in our state-of-the-art psychology lab.

Practical work-based learning outside of the university and additional training around mental health are all included in this course and will ensure you are ready to put your knowledge and skills into practice.

University College Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, England. It was awarded full university status in 2012, along with Newman University. It is not a member of Universities UK. The university was awarded 'University of the Year' in the 2022 WhatUni Student Choice Awards, as well as coming first in the 'Student Support' category.

The university is located in central Birmingham and offers both vocational and academic education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university specialises in hospitality and the culinary arts, hairdressing and beauty, tourism, business enterprise, marketing, business management, accounting, finance, events management, sports management, sports medicine, sports therapy, and early years education.

Grade Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 96 points are needed for international undergraduate students.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – MMM.

English Language Requirement

• To apply for all undergraduate programs, you will need to sit an approved test in English if it is not your first language. This might include achieving an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5, depending on your course requirements.
• TOEFL score of 72, with minimum band scores of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, and Speaking 20 for undergraduate (BA, BSc).

As an international student enrolled on a full-time BSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise program in 2026/27, the fee for the academic year is £16,000. Fees are subject to annual change.

Scholarships are open and accessible to international students, like:

• Dean’s Award: These generous Dean’s Award scholarships aim to recognise and support outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to improving society.
• The Sustainable Development Scholarships: These are awarded to individuals who are passionate about sustainable development.
• Early Action Scholarship: The Early Action Scholarship is available to all new international students who meet the payment deadlines.

Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

• Sport and Exercise Psychologist
• Sports Research Therapist
• Psychotherapist
• Counsellor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Further Education Teacher

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.