Course Overview

Our Applied Sport Psychology degree develops and utilizes the applied skills and techniques required to be a practitioner in sport and exercise psychology. The program provides opportunities to experience the practical nature of what a sport and exercise psychologist does (subject to BPS accreditation), as well as enhance knowledge and understanding of contemporary research in the sport and exercise psychology field.

One of the standout features is the applied professional practice module. This module enables the student to engage in a work-based learning environment to practice, develop and reflect upon using the appropriate skillset and its development within sport and exercise psychology. This feature will also be attractive to students already in employment as it allows them to combine work and study sports psychology.

Our MSc Applied Sport Psychology meets the requirements for British Psychological Society (BPS) stage 1 and the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) supervised experience. In addition, the degree will explore contemporary issues and challenges within sports and exercise psychology.

Graduates of the program who have a sport and exercise science background can apply for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Supervised Experience, which is the route to becoming a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology), and they can log their placement hours towards this. This program also aligns with the professional standards of the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC).

General Eligibility

• A 2:2 degree or above in a relevant subject area though all applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.

• Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be used to enter this course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International students require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.