Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology with a Foundation Year for Elite Athletes (C8FY)

Join our Sport and Exercise Psychology program at Loughborough! Tailored for elite athletes, gain essential skills and support. Apply now!

Psychology with a Foundation Year is only available to students performing at a very high standard in a chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough University, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments. Completing a foundation year will enable students to progress onto the first year of one of the University's Psychology degree courses, provided the relevant progression criteria are met. Students will undertake core modules in Psychology with Sociology and choose options from subjects including Biology, Business, Mathematics, Geography, Sports Science and Economics. The foundation course is taught in-house by University staff including specialist Foundation teaching staff. Students will be full members of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments. Completing a foundation year can be a real attribute to students' overall degree success. It not only opens doors to courses that may have previously looked closed, but also provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have also said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.