Overview

Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (MSc) offered by the University of Greater Manchester provides you with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the sport and exercise psychology literature, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in professional sport and exercise environments.

An expert team will work with you to develop your theoretical and applied knowledge. To facilitate and deepen your learning, you’ll undertake two professional practice placements in relevant sport and exercise environments. You’ll work alongside seasoned practitioners who will challenge you to apply your knowledge to a variety of key stakeholders. Alongside the professional practice placements, you’ll learn a range of practical skills relating to performance enhancement and the development of psychological wellbeing. Your studies will also focus on assessing the needs of an organisation and developing and delivering culturally sensitive interventions within a professional environment.

Students at Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (MSc) at the University of Greater Manchester will:

benefit from the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a sport and exercise context.

develop critical applied skills highly sought after by employers.

complete two placements (45 hours each), totalling a minimum of 90 hours – one in a sport setting and one in an exercise setting.

You’ll be encouraged to critically reflect on your applied experiences to help you learn from your mentors and integrate theory with practice. This will begin to develop and shape your philosophy of practice and practitioner identity in preparation for supervised training towards chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist status, should this be your goal after graduating from this course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport and Exercise Psychology in Professional Practice

Psychological Strategies: Exercise and Behaviour Change

Individual Support: Person and Performer

Organisational Psychology: Context and Culture

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Application procedures and timescales do vary between institutions, but generally speaking there is no absolute application deadline for postgraduate study.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 325 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include psychology, sport and exercise psychology, sport and exercise science, and sport rehabilitation. We’ll also consider other psychology, sport or exercise-related undergraduate programmes.

If your intention is to pursue a career as a chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist through supervised training with the British Psychological Society (BPS), then please read the entry requirements for the BPS Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP) (Stage 2) route on the BPS website,

You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5664 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bolton

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (MSc) at the University of Greater Manchester will:

Programme Structure

Key information

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General requirements

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