Overview
The Sport Psychology (Hons)programme from Liverpool Hope University is firmly embedded in both the disciplines of Psychology and Sport & Exercise Science. This approach allows you to study important psychological theory and apply this to a variety of sport and exercise settings.
You will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Sport Psychology, preparing for work as a practitioner in elite sport, exercise, and broader community health settings. The curriculum contains high level, research informed teaching delivered by skilled lecturers, drawing on their own research and expertise. The degree is designed to deliver a tailored skills-based experience which is underpinned by a foundation in subject knowledge and research skills and experience. You will also learn key transferable skills, enabling you to apply knowledge and undertake your own research, exploring the impact of Sport Psychology across specialist populations and in different contexts.
You will be taught in our excellent research facilities, including labs for experiments in cognition and perception, an Eye tracker lab, an EEG lab, an fNIRS lab, observational and transcription labs. You are supported by your lecturers to become an independent learner capable of questioning the world around you, with an emphasis on ethical issues relating to wellbeing, competition and research.
Career opportunities:
The Sport Psychology degree programme represents the first step towards a professional career in Sport Psychology. As the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, it allows students to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Graduates of Sport Psychology go on to work as Sport Psychologists in professional sports, work on health-based exercise intervention programmes, and wider community-based projects. Other career routes of past graduates have included performance enhancement specialists and lifestyle consultants.
Additionally, the degree provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study, especially for those who are interested in careers in teaching, research, and academia. With their interest in working with people and their good research, problem-solving, and communication skills, graduates of Sport Psychology are also well placed in many other areas such as health and social care, business, management, and marketing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sport Psychology
- Explorations in Sport Psychology
- Advanced Studies in Sport Psychology
- Theory
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The deadline for applications is usually January 15th each year, but applications after this date may be considered if you are a UK or EU student.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 591 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A-Levels: BCC
104 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications
BTEC: DMM
Access to HE: 104 Tariff Points
IB: 24
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15225 GBP / year≈ 15225 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Living costs
Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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