Course Overview

Do you ever wonder why is it we behave as we do? How do gangs, teams, and friendship groups form? Do you wonder if smiling does make you feel more positive? Do you often venture into the more significant questions about life and who we are?

Psychology has a science base, yet includes a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, statistics, and computer-based skills. As well as classic psychological theories and research, on this undergraduate degree you’ll be debating social issues, studying specific mental processes, such as memory, language, and attention, as well as broader issues and theories – historical and contemporary. As well as applying psychological knowledge to various subjects, you will develop your skills in problem-solving, data analysis, prediction, and reasoning, focusing on real-world applications.

Here at BGU in Lincoln, we ensure you have close support and contact with your tutors, and with small group sizes, you’ll always get the support and feedback you need on your course. We also know how important it is to experience a real working environment; so through work placements and other projects, you’ll be equipped for whichever career path you choose after your degree. With research-informed teaching and research-active staff, you’ll receive scientific training and gain an in-depth understanding of the subject's nature while applying your knowledge and theory to real-life.

Our dynamic Sports courses are designed around three specific areas - Physical Education, Sports Coaching, and Sports Development. As your course progresses, you can choose to specialize in a particular area, giving you as much freedom as possible to explore your interests.

Alongside these three areas, you can expect to cover contemporary themes that develop from year to year. You’ll explore the effects of exercise on the body, looking at various physical activities in different social groups – from high-level sports performers to young children. As you’d expect, this course also contains a great deal of hands-on experience, where you’ll learn how to use your skills to inspire others to be more active and to excel at sports and exercise.

You’ll be researching and interrogating recent issues, looking at conflicting ideas and opinions on this undergraduate degree, and being encouraged to hone your coaching, leadership, and teaching skills through practical exercises, field trips, laboratory work, and placement opportunities. In Sports, you should experience intellectual excitement and enjoyment, knowledge and practical skills relevant to your chosen career, and as much freedom as possible to explore your interests.

Here at BGU in Lincoln, employability is central to our courses, so we’ll support you in finding a placement tailored to your career aspirations for the future. You’ll also have the chance to gain coaching qualifications and to volunteer in sports across the county – our links with local sports partnerships and governing bodies provide unique work and career opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

If you are passionate and committed to the sport, this course is for you. Join us to research and debate recent and topical developments and conflicting values and ideas about sports and physical education.

General Eligibility

You will generally need 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications). We welcome a range of capabilities such as A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Projects, etc.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• N/A