MSc Sport Psychology
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
MSc Sport Psychology at Heriot-Watt University is designed for those who want to work with athletes, coaches, and exercisers across both elite and community sports settings. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course offers high-quality training that is recognised by employers and provides a strong pathway towards further qualifications in sport and exercise psychology.
You will learn important ideas in sports psychology and how to use them in real situations. You will also complete your research project and improve your research and practical skills. The course includes activities and assignments that prepare you for future jobs.
While studying MSc Sport Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, you will be taught by experts and supported to grow your knowledge and career. You will have chances to connect with people in the sports and psychology industries. If you are a student-athlete, you may also qualify for a Sports Scholarship, which gives you benefits and a discount on your tuition fees.
This course can help you work in top-level sports, continue to PhD study, or use your skills in other jobs.
Key highlights
- Combines Department of Psychology expertise with Oriam's sporting excellence
- Linked with Oriam, Scotland's Sport Performance Centre
- Based at the Edinburgh campus
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching Scholarships Programme
Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).
Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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Staff Scholarships
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The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)
The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship
The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.
Up to £1,900
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee sport and exercise psychologist
- Performance psychology practitioner
- Sport science officer
- Athlete development officer
- Research assistant in sport psychology
Career opportunities
Graduates of an MSc in Sport Psychology from Heriot-Watt University are qualified for employment in roles such as the following:
- Coach
- Sport Psychiatrist
- Sport Psychologist
- Personal Trainer
- Rehabilitation Specialist
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the MSc in Sport Psychology at Heriot-Watt University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £24,176.
Admission
To apply for this course, you have to use the online application platform provided by the university. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to consult any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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