Program Overview

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

The MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University is a British Psychological Society accredited masters program. This course is designed to advance expertise in sport and exercise psychology, covering a broad range of topics and experiences.

Course Overview

The program provides a strong general overview and the opportunity to specialize by tailoring the course to individual interests through an in-depth research project. Students will gain professional knowledge to build and progress a sustainable career in sport and exercise psychology.

Features and Benefits

• World-class sporting facilities: 100% of the research environment in Sport and Exercise Science is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• British Psychological Society accredited: Reflecting the quality of teaching and industry-relevant curriculum.
• Chartered status: Completion of this course counts as stage one of the two-stage process to become a chartered sport and exercise psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Join a thriving sporting community: Immerse yourself in one of the UK’s most dynamic sporting cities.
• Learn alongside world-leading researchers: We’re 6th in the UK for the power of our research in Sport and Exercise Science.

Course Information

The MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology offers a variety of modules, including:

• Professional Skills
• Research Methods, Design and Data Analysis
• Cognition and Emotion in Sport and Exercise
• Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Neuroscience in Sport and Exercise
• Working in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Sport and Exercise
• Sport and Exercise Psychology Consultancy
• Research Project

Study and Assessment

• Full-time: 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
• Full-time: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination

Entry Requirements

• At least a 2.2 in a related area or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience.
• IELTS score required for international students: 6.5 with no element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: Full-time fee £10,250 per year
• EU and non-EU international students: Full-time fee £20,000 per year

Careers Support and Prospects

• 93.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• The demand for highly trained sport and exercise psychologists is increasing, and this course has been expertly designed to meet the needs of the industry of tomorrow.

Your City, Your Community, Your Campus

Life in Manchester offers an inspiring and welcoming setting for studies, with a history of driving progress and a diverse community of bold creatives, sport obsessives, and pioneers in science, engineering, health, education, business, and law.

Get in Touch with Manchester Metropolitan University

For more information about the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology program, please contact Manchester Metropolitan University.