Sport Psychology with Foundation Year

This is a four year programme with an integrated foundation year. Along with four core Foundation Year modules, this pathways includes two psychology-based modules.
On successful completion of the Psychology Foundation Year pathway you will progress on to Sport Psychology at undergraduate level.

Understand how behaviour, developmental processes, and the mind affect sports performance with our Sport Psychology degree

Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience with our Sport Psychology degree. Under a scientific lens, you will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as:

• anxiety

• self-confidence

• motivation

• concentration

• sport injuries

Our Sport Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the BPS by successfully completing this course.

World-class sports facilities

With our Sport Psychology course, you will get access to our world-class sports facilities, including our gymnasium, training pitches, and the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.

A close-knit community

We are smaller than many other universities. This allows the psychology department to foster a close-knit community of students and staff.

Hear from one of our students

Ashika, Sports Psychology student – “lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything”.

Work placements: build professional experience

You may also undertake a paid work placement in the local or wider London area during your Sport Psychology degree. Previous students have worked within:

• mental health charities

• schools

• sports coaching

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society

Modules

In first year, you are introduced to modules in cognitive, behavioural, social and developmental psychology as well as modules specific to sports such as physiology of exercise. You will also start to develop your research skills and knowledge of statistics.

In second year with core modules you will continue to develop skills learnt in first year and with optional modules you can choose to a placement module that can give you experience in sports or education.

In third year, you will have even more control over your studies and will be able to tailor your course to you by choosing optional modules in specific areas depending on what interests you. You will also do an independent research project.

Why St Mary’s?

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

Along with four core Foundation Year modules, this pathways includes two psychology-based modules.