Learn to apply theory to practice to optimise performance and wellbeing in sport with our Applied Sport Psychology master’s degree
Navigate the human mind and sport performance with our applied Sport Psychology master’s. You will develop a deep knowledge base and learn to apply theory to practice, critical analysis skills, and you will practice professional skills critical to practitioners while covering content such as:
- well-being in sport and performance settings
- motivation, confidence, stress and anxiety
- psychological techniques
- cultural and organisational psychology
- motor skills
- counselling skills
- qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Our postgraduate Sport Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
World-class facilities
We have built an international reputation in sport through our focus on elite athletic performance. With our postgraduate sport psychology course, you can access our specialist laboratories.
You’ll also access our world-class sporting facilities, including our:
Expert teaching and support
You will learn from experts committed to your well-being. Our student, Phoebe, explains that the lecturers gave students exceptional attention and were “an incredible source of support”.
Dr Ross Wadey
Professor in Sport Psychology
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Course content
Modules
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
2:1
Previous degree
Applicants should hold or be working toward a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sport Psychology or Sport Science.
Additional requirement information
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a recognised stage 1 qualification for those wishing to pursue a career as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, whilst also fulfilling the requirements for graduates wishing to pursue professional training through the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
Only applicants who already hold, or are eligible for, Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (eg: they have undertaken a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree in psychology or sport psychology), or those who plan to obtain it by completing a BPS-accredited conversion course, are eligible to register for the BPS-accredited MSc programme.
For applicants without GBC, we only admit those whose undergraduate degree has a substantial sport psychology component (eg: Sport Science) and meet eligibility for the BASES professional training pathway.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please get in touch.
Fees & funding
September 2025
Home
£11,910
International
£18,750
Funding Information
A non-refundable deposit of £200 is required for Home/EU students to confirm their place.
Additional costs
*Please note: Tuition fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme. Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Alumni discount
A 10% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree. Those studying for a PGDip of PGCert are not eligible for the discount.
Funding
Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.
Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding. International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.
For more information, please look at our postgraduate funding page.
How the degree is taught
Assessment methods
Assessments are varied including essays, case studies, group projects, role plays, oral presentations, reflections and guides for performers and coaches.
All modules have a credit value of 20, except for the research project which has a credit value of 60. All modules are assessed by a variety of both written and oral forms of assessment.
Career opportunities
With our Sport Psychology master’s is designed to prepare you for a career in sport psychology. During the MSc you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as critical analysis, problem-solving, reflective practice, adaptability, communication, and collaboration.
The Careers Service has more information on graduate careers and part-time work available during your course.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Applied Sport Psychology MSc include:
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September 2025
Make sure to check our step-by-step guide to application process.
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