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MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

International, English-taught, more research-oriented master's programme training in the foundations and application of sport psychology in elite, recreational and health sport.

Faculty: Sportwissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Basic research on topics such as motivation, volition, emotion and cognition to develop sport and exercise psychology theories and methods.

Career pathways

Qualifies for national and international research-related work in sport and exercise psychology, e.g. at educational institutions, and in sport clubs, federations and companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in psychology or sport science, or at least 60 credit points of sport science, psychology and/or research methods; English at CEFR C1; a letter of motivation. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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