MSc Sport Psychology at University of East London

The psychology of sport is an ever-expanding area that looks to establish a way of enhancing athletes, players and other high-performing groups' outcomes. This is done through an evidence-based approach informed by research to allow practitioners to meet that aim. Our MSc puts you at the forefront of this process and immerses you in sport psychology in a supportive and challenging way.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience  |  Department: Department of Bioscience and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc Sport Psychology programme gives you the advanced knowledge and skills to excel in sports performance, athlete development, and research. Through modules on Contemporary Issues and Advanced Applied Sport Psychology, you'll explore the social and cultural factors that influence athletes and learn to build a personalised practice framework. Modules include Contemporary Issues In Sport Psychology, Advanced Applied Sport Psychology, Sport and Exercise Work-Based Learning (Mental Wealth), Applying Research Skills, Sport Research Project (120 credits).

Career pathways

You will develop your skills and knowledge in a directly applied context, further supported by industry experience through the placement module. This will ensure that you are 'employment ready' in your knowledge, skills and experience.

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