Psychology with Sport Management De Montfort University

Overview

This course combines psychology with sport management, exploring how the mind shapes behaviour and how psychological skills are applied in the sports industry. You’ll study human behaviour using scientific methods—observation, measurement, and testing—to understand how and why people act. You’ll also dive into the sporting ecosystem, exploring events, operations, and management opportunities within the UK and beyond, with a focus on how psychology supports careers in sport.You’ll develop transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, and scientific research, alongside industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation.Graduates succeed in careers across management, sports, education, research, healthcare, advertising, human resources, and social work.

You’ll cover core areas including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, and dive into personality, intelligence, research methods, and historical perspectives. You’ll also have the chance to specialise through elective modules in your second and third years.

Key facts

• 1st in the East Midlands for Learning Resources: Students on the course feel strongly that the IT and learning facilities supported their learning, with their votes placing us first in the East Midlands for Learning Resources (NSS, 2025).
• BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
• Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.
• Research-informed teaching: Learn from a dedicated team of academics with expertise in psychology and sport management, with strong links to local, national, and international sports organisations.
• Authentic facilities: Access psychology labs, research spaces, interview rooms, and observation suites, supported by expert technicians.
• Personalise your learning: Choose from a wide range of optional psychology modules in Year 3 to suit your interests and career goals.
• Optional placement year: Gain real-world experience with a credit-bearing placement in areas like forensic psychology or educational services.
• Global experience: Enhance your studies with DMU Global, offering international opportunities like exploring mental health history in Paris or cross-cultural psychology in Kuala Lumpur.