MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
From neuroscience and mental health to the psychology of coaching, advance your expertise on this British Psychological Society accredited masters.
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Course overview
Course information
Features and benefits
Pathway to chartered status
Successful completion of our course counts as part of the registration process with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – a key credential for career progression as a sport and exercise psychologist.
British Psychological Society accredited
Earn a qualification that meets the high professional standards of the BPS and valued by employers across sport, health and clinical sectors.
World-class learning environment
Hone your practical skills with specialist facilities in our Institute of Sport – from MRI and 3D motion analysis to an eye tracking and clinical suite.
6th in the UK for sport research power
You’ll learn alongside world-leading researchers and experienced practitioners whose work is transforming sport and healthcare (REF 2021).
A global sports city
Home to elite teams, grassroot clubs and top sports organisations, you’ll join Manchester’s vibrant sporting community and grow your professional network.
Research that makes a difference
Develop advanced research skills, apply theory in practice, and lead your own project that creates a meaningful impact in an area you’re passionate about.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Neuroscience in Sport and Exercise
Cognition and Emotion in Sport and Exercise
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Sport and Exercise
Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Project
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Additional information
Taught by experts
MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology is part of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Met. Discover more about the department and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Our courses empower students to become leaders in their chosen discipline. You’ll work with expert academics and local partners on real-world projects that make a genuine impact on Manchester’s health and sporting landscape.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
IELTS score
6.5
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee £10,600 per year
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee £21,000 per year
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
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Additional costs
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
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