Psychology (Sport and Health)

Course Overview

**About the course** BSc Psychology (Sport and Health) explores how psychological principles shape behaviour in sport, physical health, and mental wellbeing. This course is designed for students interested in understanding the relationship between mind, performance, and health, using a scientific and applied approach. You will study core areas of psychology alongside specialist topics in sport and health, developing the knowledge and skills to apply psychology in real-world contexts. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and Roehampton is ranked for student satisfaction and teaching quality in Psychology. **Why this course** • Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) • Top 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) • Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025) **What you’ll study** You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology, while gaining professional skills valued across sport, health, and wellbeing sectors, including research and data analysis, communication, critical thinking, applied problem-solving, and understanding human behaviour in performance and health contexts. Modules offered can vary each year but may include: • Foundations of Psychology • Introduction to Research Methods • Sport and Exercise Psychology: Core Concepts • Developmental and Social Psychology **How you’ll learn** You will learn through: • Lectures and seminars that introduce key psychological theories and concepts • Workshops and practical sessions that develop research and analytical skills • Laboratory-based learning using specialist psychology and sport equipment • Assessments including lab reports, presentations, portfolios, and case studies • Academic support through tutorials and feedback to support your progress You will also have access to digital learning resources to support your independent study and research skills. **Future opportunities** This degree prepares you for careers across psychology, sport, and health, as well as further professional training or postgraduate study in specialist areas. • Sport and exercise psychology • Health psychology and health services • Research and data analysis • Fitness, wellbeing, and coaching roles • Education and public sector roles The skills you develop will support a wide range of career pathways and further study opportunities. **Facilities** You will have access to specialist facilities that support both psychological research and applied sport science. • Psychology laboratories with brain imaging and eye-tracking technology • Sport and exercise laboratories with performance and motion analysis equipment • Environmental chambers for applied sport and health research • Dedicated spaces for practical and research-based learning These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology knowledge with confidence.

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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