Program Overview

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Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• CC86

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• C68C

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Available with:

• Foundation Year

Accreditations

• British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation

Course Summary

This course offers a unique blend of disciplines, providing a deep understanding of human performance and wellbeing. You'll explore the fascinating world of sport psychology, physiology, biomechanics, and more, while also delving into the complexities and history of studying the human mind.

Why You’ll Love It

British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation

• When studying this combined degree, you can take the necessary modules to achieve British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, and you can choose one of our many dissertation options to bring your subjects together.

Gain hands-on experience

• Hone your practical skills through laboratory work and coaching sessions. You’ll apply the theory and practice you have learned through a work-based placement and opportunities to coach primary age children.

Gain the skills for success

• Our degree equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your chosen career. With a focus on applying your studies to real-world scenarios, you'll develop essential skills like critical thinking, research methods, and effective communication. You’ll have access to our specialist Psychology career programme which will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as either a professional Psychologist or in alternative fields.

What You'll Study

Foundation Year

• The Professional Studies Foundation Year route is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful at university and whilst on a professional and vocational course.

Year 1

• Term 1: Psychology and Behavioural Science
• Term 2: The Human Body, Health and Disease
• Term 3: Leadership, Coaching and Change Management

Year 2

• Further Research in Psychology (20 Credits) Core
• Psychology in Society (20 Credits) Core
• Psychology: Careers and Community (40 Credits) Optional
• Evaluating Sports Performance (20 Credits) Core
• Evaluating Exercise and Health (20 Credits) Core

Year 3

• Psychopathology (20 Credits) Core
• Health Psychology (20 Credits) Core
• Neurodiversity in Practice (20 Credits) Core
• High Performance Sports (20 Credits) Core
• Participation, Exercise and Health (20 Credits) Core

How You’ll Learn

• You will be assessed in a variety of ways
• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
• International Students
• Foundation Year

UCAS Points

• UCAS Tariff | 112 points
• GCE A Level | Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC | BTEC Extended Diploma (Sport): DMM
• International Baccalaureate | 26 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers | Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4
• Scottish Highers: BBBB
• Access requirements | Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level | Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals | OCR Extended Diploma (Sport): DMM
• Extra Information | Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. A GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics and English is required.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
• International Students
• Additional Costs
• Bursaries

Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Who You’ll Learn From

• Dr Carmel Edwards
• Dr Liz Whelen
• Dr Janine Carroll
• Dr Hayley Cooper
• Dr Lindsay Murray
• Kate Miller

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects
• Careers Service
• Related Courses

Job Prospects

• Combined Honours sport and exercise science students pursuing a career in the sport and exercise employment sector often find the applied aspects of the degree most useful when it comes to gaining employment. Previous graduates work in professional sports clubs and organisations as sport science support staff; others have gone into health promotion or teaching, amongst other areas.
• Many of our psychology graduates go on to postgraduate studies in psychology (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, forensic psychology or sport psychology) or have secured a graduate role in industries such as marketing, banking and project management due to their sought-after transferable skills, such as communication, team working, analysis, and creative and critical thinking.