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Master of Sport and Performance Psychology
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Sport and Performance Psychology offered by the Moray House School of Education and Sport.
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 analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Sport and Performance Psychology. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Emergency services
- Medical
- Military
- Outdoor management and adventurous training
- Business
- Executive performance
- Private consultancy in sports
- Business
- Music/performing arts
- Management and technical roles in sporting bodies
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. Courses are designed to foster your ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Understand the application of psychological theories and apply research methods. Courses named on the page include lectures
- Seminars
- Practical activities
- Directed reading. It includes a dissertation or research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In a relevant discipline
- Such as psychology
- Exercise psychology
- Organisational behaviour
- or sport science.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
- English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £33,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £44,427 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Holyrood campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £33,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £44,427 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.

