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Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Brunel University London
Course summary
Psychology in Sport, Health and Exercise is an area of growing interest, particularly in the world of professional sport. By studying the link between the mind and the body, we can understand things like motivation and determination, and the effect that physical activity has on the brain. It is the ideal course for students interested in a career in the psychology of sport, exercise and physical activity.
This course is jointly delivered two by Divisions: Psychology and Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences and is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
The Division of Psychology offers a firm foundation in psychology including cognitive, developmental, and biological psychology. You will learn how to do quantitative and qualitative research to support experiments you may carry out for your dissertation.
The Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences will cover the fundamentals of sports psychology, and how to apply research knowledge to real-world situations. You will learn about experiences you may encounter as an applied psychology practitioner in both sport and exercise contexts. Sport sciences at Brunel is ranked 2nd in London (Complete University Guide 2025) and 9th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2022)
Modules
Course Modules
Modules
Typical Modules include;
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Learning & Social Psychology
Employability in Psychology
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Psychology-Sport-Health-and-Exercise-BSc
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/courses/psychology-sport-health-and-exercise-bsc#content
Assessment method
Your progress will be assessed via coursework such as presentations, lab reports, case studies and essays, exams, and the final year dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C802
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C802
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB-ABB
T LevelM
in any subject
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 128-120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades C or 4 or above are required to include English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB-ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM-DD
in any subject and an A level at grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM-DD
in any subject and an A level at grade B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30-31
including Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM-DDM
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3H3-H2H2H3H3H3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM-DDM
in any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D-M
in any subject and A levels grade BB
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD-M
in any subject and A levels grade BB
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | 63% in Brunel English Language Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | £19320* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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