This degree provides an excellent foundation for any student interested in a career as a psychologist with a particular focus on applying those skills in the broad areas of sport and exercise.

You will:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and in particular how these concepts might be applied in a sporting context
• Develop a hands-on approach to developing research skills, applying theory to real-world settings
• Have the opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology and sport that interest you and to undertake a supervised research project of your own

Our graduates have taken a range of jobs within a variety of fields. Some graduates have gained employment as an assistant psychologist, mental health support worker or within drug and alcohol services or have gone on to pursue a career as a chartered psychologist. Alternatively you may take a role within advertising, marketing or retail. Whatever direction you choose, the key skills within this degree ensure that you will be both accomplished and imaginative in your career.