Psychology (Sport and Health)

About the course

BSc Psychology (Sport and Health) explores how psychological principles shape behaviour in sport, physical health, and mental wellbeing. This course is designed for students interested in understanding the relationship between mind, performance, and health, using a scientific and applied approach.

You will study core areas of psychology alongside specialist topics in sport and health, developing the knowledge and skills to apply psychology in real-world contexts. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and Roehampton is ranked for student satisfaction and teaching quality in Psychology.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology, while gaining professional skills valued across sport, health, and wellbeing sectors, including research and data analysis, communication, critical thinking, applied problem-solving, and understanding human behaviour in performance and health contexts.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Foundations of Psychology

• Introduction to Research Methods

• Sport and Exercise Psychology: Core Concepts

• Developmental and Social Psychology

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures and seminars that introduce key psychological theories and concepts

• Workshops and practical sessions that develop research and analytical skills

• Laboratory-based learning using specialist psychology and sport equipment

• Assessments including lab reports, presentations, portfolios, and case studies

• Academic support through tutorials and feedback to support your progress

You will also have access to digital learning resources to support your independent study and research skills.

Future opportunities

This degree prepares you for careers across psychology, sport, and health, as well as further professional training or postgraduate study in specialist areas.

• Sport and exercise psychology

• Health psychology and health services

• Research and data analysis

• Fitness, wellbeing, and coaching roles

• Education and public sector roles

The skills you develop will support a wide range of career pathways and further study opportunities.

Facilities

You will have access to specialist facilities that support both psychological research and applied sport science.

• Psychology laboratories with brain imaging and eye-tracking technology

• Sport and exercise laboratories with performance and motion analysis equipment

• Environmental chambers for applied sport and health research

• Dedicated spaces for practical and research-based learning

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.