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MSc Psychology in Sport and Exercise at German Sport University Cologne

German Sport University Cologne, Germany

Programme overview

Programme (PSE) combining psychology and sport science, providing scientific knowledge and research skills for academic careers and applied fields such as athlete coaching. 30 places per cohort.

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)  |  Study mode: Full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

11 modules: a foundation module, research methods, statistics and diagnostics, advanced theoretical and applied sport and exercise psychology, independent research projects and the Master's thesis.

Career pathways

Research and teaching (PhD), sport psychology expertise supporting athletes and other target groups in federations, clubs and training centres, and roles in diagnostics, intervention, consulting, quality management and programme development. The title psychologist requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS) oriented in sports science or psychology, covering at least 10 credits each in life science or sport science or kinesiology bases, psychological bases, and statistics or methodology. Selection by CV and letter of motivation. English proof: TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS Academic 7.0 or Cambridge CAE at C1 (waived for native speakers and applicants with an English-taught Bachelor's degree in the EU or an English-speaking country). Application deadlines: 31 May (non-EU applicants), 15 July (German and EU applicants).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)

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