Psychology of Sport and Exercise (with placement year)

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport and Exercise (with placement year) at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-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 £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 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 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

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