MSc Psychology of Sport (Accredited)
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
9 - 17 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
Our interdisciplinary course is designed to meet the current needs of this growing industry and prepare you for a range of rewarding jobs.
You’ll develop a critical understanding of contemporary sports psychology theory and research that you can draw on to facilitate better performances by individuals and teams. You’ll graduate with a broad knowledge of the field, and you will be able to complete a research project focused on these areas that interest you most. You’ll also be afforded the opportunity to complete a placement in applied sport psychology with one of the many sport agencies we have partnered with, many of who are based here on campus.
Our expert teaching staff includes British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologists, British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences accredited practitioners, and Health and Care Professions Council registered Sport and Exercise Psychologists. All of their knowledge and research has been incorporated into this Masters course, so you can be confident you’ll leave Stirling with the best possible preparation for a career in sports psychology.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 88% overall student satisfaction for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022
#2 We're ranked Top 5 in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK for Sports Science (Complete University Guide 2023)
#3 Accredited by the British Psychological Society
Curriculum
Earn an accredited Masters in psychology of sport from Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide Sports University of the Year 2020.
The course comprises five modules, including a dissertation project. You’ll need to complete them all to earn your Masters degree, although you can also graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate by completing limited elements of the course.
You’ll be taught through lectures, seminars, group work, presentations, tutorials, guided independent study, professional practice experiences and the University’s virtual learning environment. Individual tutorials are also available for providing feedback and for supervision of your research project and placement.