University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Sports Studies with Psychology

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Outstanding facilities in our Institute of Sport, with experienced, practising teaching staff 3rd in the UK for counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy (Daily Mail, 2025)

Key highlights

  • Outstanding facilities in the university's Institute of Sport
  • Taught by experienced, practising teaching staff
  • Sandwich route available with a four-year placement option

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019 entry 72 - 168 UCAS points. A Levels Minimum of 2 A levels (science subjects preferred). BTECs BTECs must contain a minimum of 180 units (three grades) at DMM (science subjects preferred). Other equivalents considered. GCSEs 5 or more GCSEs including Mathematics and Engl…
  • BTEC: DMM — must contain a minimum of 180 units (three grades
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports development officer
  • Sport and exercise psychology assistant
  • Sports coach
  • Fitness instructor
  • Physical education teacher (with further training)
  • Health promotion specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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