MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Our BPS-accredited and BASES-endorsed MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology concentrates on the application of psychology to maximise the performance of athletes and the therapeutic aspects of sport and exercise. Completing this postgraduate qualification is an essential step towards becoming a chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 30 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Project; Sport and Exercise Psychology in Professional Practice; Psychological Strategies: Exercise and Behaviour Change; Individual Support: Person and Performer; Organisational Psychology: Context and Culture; Research Methods.

Career pathways

This master’s degree is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in sport and exercise psychology. After graduating from this course, you’ll possess a strong grounding in sport and exercise psychology. If your ultimate goal is to become a chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, you’ll also possess a wealth of knowledge and skills required to progress onto the required professional supervised training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include psychology, sport and exercise psychology, sport and exercise science, and sport rehabilitation. We’ll also consider other psychology, sport or exercise-related undergraduate programmes. If your intention is to pursue a career as a chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist through supervised training with the British Psychological Society (BPS), then please read the entry requirements for the BPS Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP) (Stage 2) route on the BPS website, Alternatively, if your intention is to work towards chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist status through supervised training with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), then please read the full entry requirements for the Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) on the BASES website. You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Duration: 18 months Full-time; also offered: 30 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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