Elite Sport bursary
Loughborough University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Offered by Loughborough University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Psychology with a Foundation Year is only available to students performing at a very high standard in a chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments. Our Foundation Studies programme at Loughborough is designed to help a range of students realise their university ambitions. Our streamed approach enables you to progress on to one of multiple courses within your chosen stream – giving you further time to decide which course is right for you. International tuition fees are £10,050 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 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | BBC BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points 30 points overall |
| 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
International Student Fee
£10,050
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
Loughborough University · Undergraduate
Loughborough University · Undergraduate

Loughborough University offers Psychology with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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