BSc Psychology of Sport
Entry requirements
GCSE: Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language, equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 112 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC: DMM T level: T Level - Merit. Foundation Degree: 60% pass mark. Access to HE: 112-120 UCAS points with minimum of 30 credits at distinction. Scottish Highers: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points - equivalent to BBBCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 31 points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, combining psychological theory with applied practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, and Human Behaviour. The programme includes a final-year empirical dissertation and is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Modules
- Core Areas of Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- Philosophical roots, research approaches and academic skills in Psychology
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Behaviour Change
- Biological Psychology
- Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence
- Further Research Methods
- Individual Differences
- New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Research and Professional Skills
- Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills
- Critical issues and Topics in Sport Psychology
- Dissertation
- Applied Sport Psychology with Teams
- Atypical Child Development
- Behaviour Change: Children, Families and Communities
- Brain and Behaviour
- Educational Psychology
- Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing
- Forensic Psychology
- Media Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Psychology of Health
- Psychology of Mental Health
- The Psychology of Extreme Violence
- Work Placement
- Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)