BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University
BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology at LJMU covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
Study a BPS accredited Sport Psychology degree at LJMU and build psychology, performance and wellbeing skills for sport and wellbeing. | Apply now for 2026 entry From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at LJMU, based in City Centre Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Applied psychology graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Academic Skills (Sport Psychology)Core20 credits
Module details
This module is designed to assist students in enhancing their academic and study skills to facilitate a smooth transition into higher education. It focuses on academic skills such as writing, data management, and critical thinking, as well as study skills like time management, utilizing feedback, and maintaining proper academic conduct.
- Research Methods 1Core20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of research methods, along with covering the basic application and interpretation of various data analysis techniques.
- Psychosocial Principles of Sport and ExerciseCore20 credits
Module details
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial concepts that underpin the sport and exercise environment.
- Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 1Core20 credits
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This module offers students an introduction to the history, philosophies, and paradigms of sport and exercise psychology. It also familiarizes them with the profession's training requirements and outlines pathways for development within organizations like the BPS Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology and BASES SEPAR. Furthermore, it delves into contemporary issues, techniques used by sport and exercise psychologists, and ethical and diversity considerations in the field, promoting self-aware
- Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Individual DifferencesCore20 credits
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This module covers various topics in developmental psychology and individual differences research. It introduces research methods used to investigate these areas and equips students with the skills to summarise relevant sources and explain key issues in developmental psychology and individual differences research.
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological PsychologyCore20 credits
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This module explores theories and processes in cognitive and biological psychology. It includes studying the neuroanatomy and components of the nervous system and gaining an understanding of the behavioural and neuroscientific evidence that underpins cognitive and biological psychology.
Year 2 6 modules
- Exercise and Health PsychologyCore20 credits
Module details
This module aims to explore psychology's role in promoting physical activity and exercise for health. It covers the exercise landscape, including its benefits and population differences, as well as the design and evaluation of health promotion campaigns using behaviour change theories.
- Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 2Core20 credits
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This module explores psychological techniques in sport and exercise psychology, focusing on needs analysis and interventions. It covers psychological skills training and emphasizes client understanding, intervention design, and professional development, including relevant knowledge and skills.
- Advances in Cognitive and Biological PsychologyCore20 credits
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This module aims to connect original research data and modern theories in cognitive and biological psychology. It explores cutting-edge experimental techniques tailored to these fields and encourages critical reflection on the utility and scientific rigor of benchmark methods and study paradigms in cognitive and biological psychology.
- Developmental and Social PsychologyCore20 credits
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This module explores how developmental and social psychology influence group behaviour and individual differences. It covers key areas in human development, individual differences, and social self-concepts, including developmental disorders, self and identity, gender, personality, and group dynamics like close relationships and prejudice.
- Research Methods 2Core20 credits
Module details
This module will enhance your understanding of the research process and related methodological approaches, whilst also developing your knowledge, skills and to complete investigations involving data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Sport and Performance PsychologyCore20 credits
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This module will develop your ability to evaluate psychological principles associated with sport performance, motor control and learning, considering individual (e.g., personality) and environmental (e.g., culture) factors.
Year 3 6 modules
- Study Year Abroad - Applied Sport PsychologyOptional120 credits
Module details
The aim is to provide students with an additional year of study at an approved overseas partner that will complement their programme at LJMU. This is an additional year of full-time study at an approved higher education institution. The modules to be studied must be agreed in advance, and must be appropriate for the student's programme of study. Assuming successful completion of this year, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the University Recognition Group. The grade conversion scale to be u
- Current Issues in Sport and Exercise PsychologyCore20 credits
Module details
This module will help to develop your ability to critically evaluate contemporary issues in sport and exercise psychology that influence participants' performance, physical activity, wellbeing, health, and development.
- Major ProjectCore40 credits
Module details
This module will critically extend your understanding and deployment of research processes through the planning, production, analyses and report of a piece of independent research conducted in a responsible, safe and ethical manner.
- Professional Practice in Sport Psychology 3Core20 credits
Module details
This module prepares you for your work-based learning opportunity by focusing on developing your skills in planning, preparing, initiating and reflecting on applied sport and exercise psychology practice with clients. It covers legal requirements, personal conduct, teamwork in project settings and the necessary skills for practice in this field.
- Applied Motor BehaviourCore20 credits
Module details
This module will provide you with a critical understanding of contemporary issues in motor behaviour, and the ability to synthesise and apply findings to sport, exercise and health settings.
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology PlacementCore20 credits
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This module focuses on applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills in sport and exercise psychology through group placements and supervision. It involves group work, creating practical products or services, and practicing reflection. Structured around group learning agreements, placement activities, and supervision tutorials, the module includes assessments and interaction with experienced practitioners.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with psychology, performance and wellbeing skills grounded in sport science. You'll usually begin with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and introductory sport psychology, covering motivation, confidence and performance under pressure, alongside practical coaching sessions. In year two, you typically progress to biomechanics, training physiology, and research methods to understand how to test athletes and design evidence-based programmes. In your final year, you'll specialise in areas such as strength & conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation or PE teaching, apply your learning through a placement with teams or schools, and complete an independent research project or dissertation.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Recent accepted students typically held UCAS tariffs between 112 and 127 points. You should be interested in the psychological principles underpinning sport and exercise, and prepared for a blend of theoretical study and practical application. The course combines academic rigour with professional development, preparing you for careers where understanding human behaviour in sporting and exercise contexts is central.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Sport and Exercise Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries typically range from £22,000 to £30,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years.
University & format
This is a BPS-accredited Bachelor's degree taught full-time over 3 years at Liverpool John Moores University, a public university based at its City Centre Campus. Instruction is in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and this qualification is nationally recognised. Teaching quality has been rated Silver in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 97% |
| another higher-education qualification | 3% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C890). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LJMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,500 – £28,000 | 800 |
| 3 years after | £20,000 | £17,000 – £24,500 | 160 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £20,000 – £31,500 | 175 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 800. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 800. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 94.1% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Liverpool John Moores University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Centre Campus
5,301 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LJMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LJMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LJMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LJMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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