MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at Newcastle University

Be part of the UK’s first BPS-accredited MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology at a Russell Group university. Study applied learning, gain real-world experience, and experience small group teaching. We're proud to be the first Russell Group university to offer a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include: Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology A, Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology B, Professional Development for Sport and Exercise Psychologists, Clinical Sport & Exercise Psychology, Social and Interpersonal Processes in Sport and Exercise, Applied Sport and Performance Psychology, Psychological Techniques in Sport and Exercise Psychology Practice, Sport and Exercise Psychology Project.

Career pathways

This MSc is designed for graduates seeking to advance their career in the psychology of sport, exercise and performance. You’ll develop the knowledge and applied skills needed to progress toward professional practice or research pathways.

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