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Master of Sport and Performance Psychology

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
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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: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0
PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Sport and Performance Psychology. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,870 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department	Division of psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	43
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.