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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C8C6
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
3 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Loughborough University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport and Exercise provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The role of a sport and exercise psychologist is vital to the world of sport and integral to population health. Sport psychologists apply psychological knowledge to improve coaching, athlete learning and elite performance. They help athletes in many ways including staying motivated, managing competition pressure and coping with injury and mental health issues. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Psychology
Sport Psychology Principles
Exercise Psychology and Health Behaviour
Psychological Skills Training and Performance
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation
Group Dynamics and Team Performance
Dissertation in Sport and Exercise Psychology
UCAS Code:C8C6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 (6,6,5 HL) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,750
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,250
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £31,500 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 26% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
89%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
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