Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology (full-time) at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The programme is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Sport and Exercise Psychologists with the competencies required to work in a range of professional practice scenarios. You will work closely with academic staff who are leaders in their research field and qualified experts in professional training.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 27 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology is available in various durations to suit your circumstances. The minimum is a statutory 2 years as a full-time student.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate degree (required for research programmes): a good honours degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership from the British Psychological Society; and; a BPS Accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, normally at merit level or higher (we offer a BPS accredited Sport Psychology Masters at LJMU). Additional requirements: Relevant work experience; a suitable pre-determined placement or work related learning opportunities (paid or voluntary). IELTS: IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component). Other international requirements: International students who have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team f.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,970 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: January (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 27 months

Apply through the official page: https://oaf.ljmu.ac.uk/

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