The British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc in Sport Psychology provides students with the opportunity to extend their theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding of sport psychology within a supportive student centred environment. Graduates from the programme (who also hold an Graduate Basis Chartered UG degree) are deemed to have met stage one of the requirements for Chartered Membership of the Society (CPsychol) and full membership of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology within the BPS. The programme is designed to be flexible, meet students' needs and develop a range of transferable skills that will enhance their employability. The programme is delivered by a team of dedicated sport psychology staff, many of whom are at the forefront of international research and professional practice developments in their respective fields. The application of theory to professional practice is a key strength of the programme.
Applicants must have one of the following:
Applicants must hold a BPS accredited undergraduate degree in psychology (2.1 or above) or an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in sport/exercise science (or related programme) with a significant sport psychology element.
Applicants who do not hold an initial degree must have substantial experiential learning in a sport and/or mainstream psychology domain.
A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.
The MSc in Sport Psychology provides a platform from which students can pursue Supervised Experience through the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) to provide the basis for the use of the protected title: Sport and Exercise Psychologist.
The MSc in Sport Psychology provides a platform from which students can pursue Supervised Experience through the British Psychology Society (BPS) Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology Stage 2 to provide basis for the use of the protected title: Sport and Exercise Psychologist. The programme provides an excellent spring board for students wishing to progress to MPhil/PhD study.
Core Modules:
Dissertation Project (60 credits)
Research Methods in Sport (Quantitative Pathway) (20 credits)
Counselling Approaches and Skills for Sport Psychologists (20 credits)
Professional Development and Practice in Sport Psychology (20 credits)
Development Perspectives and Athlete Well-being (20 credits)
Research Design in Sport Psychology (20 credits)
Sport Psychology: Theory to Practice (20 credits)
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