Course Summary

This British Psychological Society accredited degree enables you to apply psychology to the field of sports and exercise and sports performance. The course provides a scientific understanding of the human mind and behaviour, addressing the key areas of psychology; developmental, biological, social, cognitive, individual differences and research methods. You will be regularly putting theory into practice, through enquiry based learning and other opportunities where your curiosity about psychology, sports and working with people will develop as you learn through both group and individual projects.

Course Details - Modules

Foundations in Psychology, Social Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Foundations in Cognition and Development, Research Methods (mixed methods), Foundations in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Developmental psychology, Research Methods 2 (quants), Social Psychology and Sport and Exercise Leadership, Cognitive psychology, Research methods 3 (quals), Placement, Neuropsychology, Empirical Project, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Working with People, Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

Course Details – Assessment Method

Essay, Portfolio, Presentation, Timed assessment, Report, Artefact, Proposal, Reflective essay

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: SEP1

Institution code: P63

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Year 2 – Higher National Certificate or evidence of 120 Credits gained at Higher Education. Module details will be required to check that previous study matches Marjon curriculum.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Excluding General Studies

We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs General Studies is excluded.

Achieve 23-45 level 3 credits at merit/distinction including 6 level 3 credits at Distinction.

We will accept triple grades achieved from a combination of other BTEC qualifications

Other Level 3 qualifications will be considered

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 13%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 11000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Derriford Road
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Plymouth
PL6 8BH

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