About the course

Our MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology degree is designed and delivered to prepare you for career pathways in sport and exercise psychology.

　　The programme moves beyond the fundamentals of psychological science by focusing on significant areas in the applied contexts of sport and exercise while providing a critical understanding of sport and exercise psychology research and practice.

　　Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) through Accreditation Through Partnership, the programme is designed and delivered with a view to preparing students for practitioner career pathways or doctoral research in sport and exercise psychology and sport and exercise science, with a focus on psychology.

　　The programme is supported by a large group of sport and exercise psychology staff who conduct cutting-edge research in their areas of expertise. Several also work as practitioners with with national governing sport bodies, individual athletes and professional teams. Their expertise include: group dynamics and leadership, social identity in sport and performance, mental health and wellbeing in elite sport, the coach-athlete relationship, eating disorders in sport, exercise in the management of mental health, resistance to performance breakdown, and motivation.

　　The programme targets significant areas of sport and exercise psychology packaged in the following modules: Introductory Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Self-Regulation in Sport and Exercise, Performance Psychology and Management, Psychology of Exercise for Clinical Populations, Mental Health in Sport and Exercise, Professional Practice in Sport Psychology, The Psychology of the Coach-Athlete Relationship, as well as a research project. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
August, 2021	Loughborough
Autumn (September), 2024	Loughborough
Autumn (September), 2025	Loughborough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loughborough University

An honours degree (2:1 at 65% or above) or equivalent overseas qualification in sport and exercise science with substantial psychology content, psychology, or a related field. ,

　　IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in all elements.

　　TOEFL iBT: 60

　　TOEFL pBT: 160

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Loughborough University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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