DPsych Sports and Exercise Psychology

The DPsych Sport and Exercise Psychology is the only programme of its kind in Scotland, with a strong focus on developing therapeutic skills, interdisciplinary learning, teaching, and research. This programme covers key areas including research, education and training, consultancy, behaviour change interventions, and professional skills. It is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and abilities to work across various sport and exercise settings.

Learning on this programme involves teaching, supervised practice, and research, while assessments include essays, oral presentations, examinations, case studies, critical appraisals, and research dissertations. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), making graduates eligible to apply for registration and Chartership as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Glasgow Caledonian University is an institution recognised for its commitment to the "Common Good" and its focus on career education. The university has a modern campus located in the heart of Glasgow, offering an excellent learning environment and a supportive atmosphere for students. The university offers a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes across fields within the School of Health and Life Sciences, the Glasgow School for Business and Society, and the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment.

Applicants are to provide a personal statement outlining their motivations for pursuing the course and other relevant details of their academic background.  A reference from a teacher or an employer is also necessary. You may also include your CV with your application to showcase any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates are to hold at least a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree in Psychology that meets the British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
• Candidates with relevant work experience or credits from recognised professional bodies may be considered through the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

English Proficiency:

• For applicants whose first language is not English, an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS examination is required, with no individual component score falling below 6.5.

For international students, the annual full-time tuition fee for the DPsych Sport and Exercise Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University is £16,200. Note that the fees are subject to increase, typically by up to 5%.

Glasgow Caledonian University provides beneficial scholarships for international postgraduate students. For instance, students who pay their tuition fees in full by the course start dates qualify for an Early Payment Discount of 5%. Also, there are New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarships which provide a tuition fee reduction of up to £3,000 for students from specific countries commencing a full-time postgraduate course.

Graduates of DPsych Sport and Exercise Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University can pursue careers as:

• Sport and Exercise Psychologist in professional sports teams.
• Consultant within national sports institutes.
• A psychologist working with Olympic-level athletes.
• Specialist in increasing physical activity and exercise participation in the general population.
• Academic researcher in sport and exercise psychology.

Interested students can send online applications to the University. You can speak to AHZ-trained professionals for guidance.