Study MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise at Leeds Beckett University in the UK, Sport

MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise

UK

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What will I learn?

Acquire knowledge, skills and applied experience as part of a formal route to becoming a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course focuses on the study of psychology within a range of sport and exercise settings, providing an essential stepping-stone to becoming a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist. As part of your course, you’ll: Learn how to conduct initial assessments of clients Look at how to maintain professional boundaries Analyse data sets Develop a systematic, evidence-informed and ethical approach to your work Supporting your goals To support your career goals, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience working with a range of clients, from recreational to elite performers, across a variety of sporting pursuits. This hands-on approach will aid your professional development, enhancing your understanding of ethical and evidence-informed practice. Prepare for BPS Stage 2 The course makes you eligible for stage 2 of the qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology and after completing BPS Stage 1 and Stage 2 qualifications, you’ll be able to use the titles of Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Registered Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist. Members of our highly experienced team are qualified to provide BPS Stage 2 supervision.

Which department am I in?

Sport

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,440.00 (US$ 23,814) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Headingley Campus

Headingley Campus Beckett Park,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS6 3QS, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,995.00 (US$ 24,531) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Headingley Campus

Headingley Campus Beckett Park,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS6 3QS, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Physical Activity, Health Sciences, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Medicine, a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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