Sport Psychology, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc in Sport Psychology offers a comprehensive and dynamic learning experience that blends research, theory, and practical insight. You will develop the core knowledge, applied skills, and professional competencies required to progress toward becoming an ethically grounded, evidence‑based scientist‑practitioner in the field of sport psychology. Throughout the programme, you will explore a wide range of topics aligned to the eight core competencies of psychology, including areas such as social, cognitive and developmental psychology.
You will also benefit from dedicated guidance on working as an applied practitioner, helping you build confidence, professional awareness, and a clear understanding of contemporary practice within the field.
Key highlights
- Blends research, theory and practical insight in sport psychology
- Builds skills towards becoming an evidence-based scientist-practitioner
- Topics aligned to the eight core competencies of psychology
- Covers social, cognitive and developmental psychology
- Dedicated guidance on working as an applied practitioner
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — UK 2.1.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Performance Psychology Practitioner
- Sport Science Researcher
- Mental Skills Coach
- Athlete Wellbeing Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,400 per year | International: £18,750 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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