Solent University

Psychology with Sport

Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

Understanding performance and wellbeing is essential for helping athletes to cope with pressure and regulate their emotions. Prepare for your future in sport psychology on this BPS accredited degree.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Focuses on athlete performance, wellbeing and coping with pressure
  • Explores how athletes regulate their emotions in competition
  • Prepares students for a future in sport psychology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent.
  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent.

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee sport and exercise psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Performance and wellbeing coordinator
  • Sports development officer
  • Health and wellbeing practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 per year for foundation level (subject to UK Government changes). Fees will increase for year 1. | International: £16,178 for foundation level. Fees will increase from year 1 onwards.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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