Study location	United Kingdom, Winchester
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) a first or second-class Honours degree in a related subject or professional experience in the area of study The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. winchester.ac.uk/..xercise-psychology.aspx

Overview

The course has been developed for individuals who possess Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The programme is accredited by the BPS, and therefore provides the first stage in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology provides students with the opportunity to extend their theoretical understanding of sport and exercise psychology within a supportive student-centred environment.

This programme draws on the strengths of a research-active sport and exercise psychology team to provide students with an academic programme that supports students’ career aspirations of working as a sport and exercise psychologist.

Programme structure

Psychology in Practice
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods
Sport and Performance Psychology
Physical Activity and Exercise Psychology
Research in Practice
Dissertation

Career opportunities

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology is the first step (Stage 1) in gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Registered Practitioner status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology students can progress to Stage 2 of training in Sport and Exercise Psychology which is also offered by the Department of Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester.