Psychology and Sport & Exercise Science BSc

PSYCHOLOGY

The importance and relevance of psychology to all areas of life and society continues to grow, meaning that an undergraduate degree in psychology will prepare you for a diverse range of careers. The Psychology courses at Liverpool Hope University equip students with knowledge and understanding of human thinking and behaviour. The single honours BSc Psychology course has a focus on applications of psychology and students are supported in their development of skills to apply psychological knowledge to real-life settings. As an alternative, a combined honours Psychology degree at Liverpool Hope allows you to study psychology alongside one of over twenty other disciplines (see the list on the combinations tab for the full range of Psychology combined honours courses) meaning you can choose to study psychology in a way that matches your interests. 

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the single and combined honours Psychology courses provide an in-depth scientific knowledge and understanding of the core areas of psychology. You will be supported by a friendly team of experienced and research-active lecturers to acquire skills of critical thinking and independent learning. The transferable skills developed through the course will be relevant to a variety of sectors including healthcare, the criminal justice system, education, and marketing.    

You will have the opportunity to enrich your degree through a series of extra-curricular activities, such as working as a research intern, supporting your peers as a mentor, and applying psychology outside the University (e.g., working in groups on an outward-bound retreat and teaching in another country as part of our Global Hope network). You will also have access to the School of Psychology labs where you can gain first-hand experience of specialist psychology techniques and equipment, such as eye-tracking, EEG, and observational methods. 

SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE

Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in sports performance or public health with our Sport and Exercise Science course, endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise. This applied and interdisciplinary programme provides a comprehensive view of performance and health.

You will learn from tutors who are active researchers in Sport and Exercise Science within our state-of-the-art Health and Sport Sciences complex. The course offers a hands-on learning environment where you will develop skills to assess physiological, psychological, and biomechanical aspects of sports performance and health. Small-group learning supports the development of practical skills essential for your future career.

By the end of the Sport and Exercise Science degree, you will be equipped to confidently design strategies to enhance sports performance and improve health in inactive or diseased populations.