MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Psychological factors such as sexuality, racism, gender identity, disability, mental health, and abuse are now recognised as critical to performance, wellbeing and long-term participation in sport. Supporting these areas is essential not only in elite performance, but also in rehabilitation, inclusion and public health. As the discipline of sport and exercise psychology evolves, so does the demand for practitioners who understand the complex relationship between mind and body, and can apply this expertise across elite, recreational and clinical settings.

What you will study

Our BPS-accredited MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology course is designed to give you both breadth and depth. It covers a wide range of psychological theories and applied skills, while allowing you to specialise through an independent research project. Modules core: Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Neuroscience in Sport and Exercise, Cognition and Emotion in Sport and Exercise, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Sport and Exercise, Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Research Project.

Career pathways

The demand for skilled sport and exercise psychologists in growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide – and this course is designed to meet that need. Our British Psychological Society accredited MSc represents stage one of the two-stage training process to become a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration in the UK.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related area, including but not limited to, sport and exercise sciences, health sciences, psychology, neurosciences, or sport coaching; or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience. Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance, even if they do not have the required qualifications. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Further information for international students is available for applicants with non-UK qualifications is available at mmu.ac.uk/international. IELTS 6.5 overall.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-sport-and-exercise-psychology#how-to-apply

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