Psychology and Coaching

About the course

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Coaching combines psychological theory with applied coaching practice to explore how people learn, perform and develop in personal, educational and professional contexts. You’ll examine core areas of psychology alongside coaching approaches that support motivation, behaviour change and wellbeing.

This course is designed for students who are interested in psychology with a practical focus on coaching, development and performance, and who want to prepare for careers in people focused roles or further academic study.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology and coaching, while gaining professional skills valued across education, health, sport and organisational sectors, including psychological theory application, coaching techniques, reflective practice, research skills and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Core Psychology Concepts

• Coaching Psychology

• Motivation and Behaviour Change

• Applied Coaching Practice

• Research Methods in Psychology

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and practical coaching activities

• Assessment through coursework, reflective portfolios, presentations, research reports and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers that involve supporting learning, development and performance, as well as roles that value psychological insight, communication and reflective practice. It also provides a foundation for postgraduate study and professional development.

Example career areas include:

• Coaching and performance support roles

• Education, training and development

• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle coaching

• Human resources and people development

• Further academic and postgraduate study

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional training.

Facilities

You’ll study in learning environments designed to support psychological learning and applied coaching practice.

• Teaching rooms for interactive lectures, seminars and group discussion

• Spaces suitable for practical coaching activities and workshops

• Access to psychological research tools, software and academic databases

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology and coaching knowledge with confidence.