MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Northumbria University, Newcastle MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology course allows you to gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to have a career in the industry. You will learn about how thoughts in the mind and emotions influence the performance and exercise behaviour, and how one can use these ideas to boost the performance and encourage a more active lifestyle. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as  Stage 1 training, and this is a step to becoming a professional practitioner.

The favourable learning experience is provided with the help of a team of professional researchers and registered practitioners through the research-guided teaching, real-life examples, and creative assessment methods. The modules will include areas like exercise psychology, motor processes in sport, and psychological skills for sport performance. You will acquire employment-related skills, communication skills, and gain the ability to be a reflective practitioner.

Northumbria University is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with campuses also in London and Amsterdam, known for its academic quality and has a strong record of graduate employment. The university has been ranked in the UK's top 25 for research power and is a leading institution for graduate start-ups. The university also offers many different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different fields, including engineering, business, law, and health.

Northumbria University is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with campuses also in London and Amsterdam, known for its academic quality and has a strong record of graduate employment. The university has been ranked in the UK's top 25 for research power and is a leading institution for graduate start-ups. The university also offers many different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different fields, including engineering, business, law, and health.

Entry Requirements

• To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You can also upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should normally have a minimum of a second-class honours degree in Psychology or a related subject. Other professional qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all sections. International students can also submit other test scores, like TOEFL and PTE.

For the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Northumbria University, Newcastle, the tuition fee for international students is £20,950.

Northumbria University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate students. This includes a 20% Alumni Discount for former Northumbria students. Specific, externally funded scholarships, such as the Aziz Foundation Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships, may also be available; however, applications for these are often managed directly by the funding organisation.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Sport and exercise psychologist
• Health improvement practitioner
• Higher education lecturer
• Sports coach
• Performance analyst
• Strength and conditioning coach

You can submit your application for this course directly through the university’s online application form. Our trained counsellors are available to help you.