BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

The BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Portsmouth teaches students how mental processes affect performance in sport and physical activity. Students study psychology topics such as motivation, stress management, mental skills training and behaviour change. Practical workshops, lab sessions, and supervised projects provide practical experience in applying psychological theory.

Students are assessed by essays, reports, practical assessments and a final year research project and also use specialist facilities such as the psychophysiology lab, eye‑tracking equipment and thermal cameras to gather data and evaluate performance.

The course prepares you for further professional training or work in sport psychology, coaching, health promotion and performance support roles and is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and all teaching staff are Chartered BPS psychologists.

The University of Portsmouth is a respected public university in England with strong performance in teaching and research. The institution holds a gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and achieves high rankings for research power among post-1992 institutions and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and the Arts, and, of course, courses in Music Technology.

Applicants for BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Portsmouth must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and relevant academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is also required, and applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need 112–120 UCAS tariff points with at least 32 points from a science subject such as Psychology, Biology, PE, or Sports Science.
• Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered if they have relevant professional experience.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates without an English-speaking background need an IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• An equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) is also accepted

The tuition fee for the  BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Portsmouth for international students is £17,200 per year.

The university offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and funding options for new and returning students. One of such is the Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship, which offers a £2,500 tuition fee discount in the first year for eligible international students who meet academic and course-specific criteria.

Graduates of the  BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Portsmouth have entered roles such as:

• Sport Psychology Assistant
• Performance Coach
• Exercise Behaviour Advisor
• Wellbeing Officer
• Community Sport Practitioner

The University of Portsmouth BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.