MSc Psychology of Sport (Accredited) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc Psychology of Sport is accredited by the British Psychological Society and covers sport psychology theory and its application across performance, participation and wellbeing. It includes a placement in sport psychology and an independent research dissertation. Exit awards are a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 20 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five modules including a dissertation project and a 'Placement in Sport Psychology' module applying knowledge with a client group in a sport setting. Taught through lectures, seminars, group work, presentations and tutorials; assessed by coursework and presentations.

Career pathways

Sport and exercise psychology roles; graduates have worked with organisations including Tennis Scotland, Glasgow Warriors and Heart of Midlothian FC, and can pursue BPS or BASES accreditation or a PhD/professional doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject; applicants without these but with significant relevant work and life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill; Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 54 overall with a minimum of 51 in each sub-skill; IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,750 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 20 months part-time

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