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Master of Sport and Exercise Psychology

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology taught in the School of Psychology on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Motor Processes in Sport
  • Psychological Skills for Sport Performance. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Coaching
  • Physiotherapy
  • Performance consultancy
  • Sport science
  • Academic research
  • Teaching
  • Exercise psychologist

Curriculum

  • 12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Exercise Psychology
  • Motor Processes in Sport
  • Psychological Skills for Sport Performance
  • Counselling and Interpersonal Processes in Sport and Exercise
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree in subjects relevant to the following areas: Sports
  • Exercise
  • Psychology
  • Your degree must include one of the following modules: Psychology
  • Sports Psychology
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours or recognised international equivalent), By course, Some courses need subject modules, Professional qualifications, CV, References or interview (Essex MBA, Pre-registration health courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,075 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,902 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.