📖Program Curriculum
In the first, the curriculum is shared across related Psychology courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding of psychological perspectives and research methods in the discipline before going on, in the second and third, to specialist modules in sport and exercise psychology.
Modules
Professional Practice in Psychology - 20 credits
Fundamental concepts in Psychology - 20 credits
Introducing Quantitative Research Methods - 20 credits
Psychology and Popular Culture - 20 credits
Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing - 20 credits
Introducing Qualitative Research Methods - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
In two you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with culture, gender and sexuality, cyber psychology, the darker side of psychology, and research, among others.
Modules
Core Psychological Perspectives in Sport and Exercise - 20 credits
Psychology of Culture, Gender and Sexuality in Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits
Multiagency Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits
The Origins and Future of Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits
Research Methods and Project Planning - 20 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Modules
UK Work Placement – 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from one and two. In your final you will complete an empirical research project, focused on a topic of your choosing, under the supervision of a research-active member of staff. Optional modules* in the final allow you to tailor your own learning experience to the knowledge and interests you have developed so far.
Modules
Project Design and Ethics - 20 credits
Independent Research Project - 20 credits
Becoming a Sport and Exercise Psychologist - 20 credits
Optional modules
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.