Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,500
(c. USD27,391.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our BSc in Sports and Exercise Psychology focuses on one of psychology's most rapidly growing fields. This program offers an engaging, hands-on exploration of mental processes and their practical uses in sports and exercise science.
The curriculum is jointly delivered by our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES) and the Psychology Department, giving you access to both academic communities. This dual approach combines research expertise, fosters knowledge exchange, and expands your learning possibilities. You'll study in our cutting-edge Sport Arena, equipped with specialized research labs and top-tier facilities.
The expanding sports, fitness, and wellness industries offer diverse career paths for graduates in this field.
Potential roles range from athletic counselors and team psychologists to exercise specialists designing fitness programs for the general public. Many students choose to pursue advanced studies within our School. The program also strengthens essential workplace skills like data analysis, tech proficiency, communication, and organizational abilities that employers value.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels and a minimum grade C in a science subject or Mathematics. PE and Psychology are acceptable as science A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. The acceptability of BTECs is dependent on subject studied and optional units taken - please email [email protected] for advice on acceptability
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent including B in one science subject or Mathematics. Tariff point offers may be made if you are taking a qualification, or mixture of qualifications, from the list below:
A levels
AS levels
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
OCR Cambridge Technicals
BTECs
Cambridge Pre-U Certificates
Welsh Baccalaurate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
WJEC Applied Diploma or Certificates
Core Maths Qualifications
LIBF Diploma or Certificates
A combination of any of the above
If you are taking a qualification on the UCAS tariff that is not included in the list above and want to check whether we can accept it as part of a tariff-based offer, please email [email protected]
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554 including Higher Level Science or Mathematics grade 5, or (if not taking HL Maths) Standard Level Mathematics grade 4. We will accept either IB Maths syllabus at Standard Level or Higher Level.
Standard Level Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme Courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
20,500