Sport and Exercise Psychology

You could combine your Stage 2 (post-graduation) applied practice with a position as trainee sport and exercise psychologist in psychological service organisations.

You might also consider developing a career as a health and wellbeing consultant, or starting your own consultancy business.

Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with our Sport and Exercise Sciences PhD. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.

Graduates have gone on to work in coaching, sport and exercise, health and wellbeing, education and other related professional fields.

Some have also chosen to continue their studies through PhDs and professional doctorates, helping them further develop their expertise and career prospects.

We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:

• courses designed with employers
• tutors with professional industry knowledge
• hands-on learning which may include industry-led projects, placements or Professional Experience modules.

Alongside your course, there are lots of other opportunities to build your skills and experience:

• add value to your CV with an ARU Certificate of Professional Development
• get involved in a thriving volunteering programme
• develop your brilliant business ideas
• work with businesses to make a social impact.

We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.

The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.

Find out more about careers support at ARU.

Timetables may change from year to year, but our commitment remains the same: full-time students will be on campus for two days each week, and part-time students for one day per week. We design the course this way so that you have the flexibility to work, and balance your studies with other responsibilities.

You'll demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes in a number of ways.

These include: creating video content, developing knowledge translation resources, writing essays, taking part in role-play activities, and completing reflective exercises.

These different approaches are intended to help you build your subject knowledge and communication skills, and gain the confidence and capabilities you need for your future career.