PG Dip Sport and Exercise Psychology at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Develop intervention strategies by analysing how psychological theories contribute to sports studies and how they apply to health education. Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include The Research Process, Psychology of Exercise & Health, Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology, Psychosocial Development in Sport & Exercise, Professional Practice, Practicum.

Career pathways

Following successful completion of this course, you will be well placed to undertake further studies which will enable you to use the protected professional titles of Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Registered Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist. (Please refer to our MSc Psychology of Sport & Exercise course for further details.) If you are already working in the field of sport and exercise psychology, this qualification will enhance your expertise and career prospects in your specialist area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Physical Activity, Health Sciences, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Medicine, a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. 5 with no skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,150 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £7150. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,665 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12665. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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