Overview

The Sport Psychology course of Cardiff Metropolitan University is delivered by a team of dedicated sport psychology staff, many of whom are at the forefront of international research and professional practice developments in their respective fields. The application of theory to professional practice is a key strength of the programme.

Quick Facts:

The MSc in Sport Psychology (BPS accredited) is ideally suited to those aspiring to become practicing sport psychologists, as well as teachers, lecturers and coaches.
Successful completion of the MSc Sport Psychology forms part of Stage 1 training towards BPS Chartered Status and will enable students to progress onto Stage 2 training if they hold full GBC membership entitlement. The MSc in Sport Psychology provides a platform from which students can pursue Supervised Experience through the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) leading to potential accreditation as a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. The programme provides an excellent spring board for students wishing to progress to MPhil/PhD study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation Project

Research Methods in Sport (Quantitative Pathway)

Counselling Approaches and Skills for Sport Psychologists

Professional Development and Practice in Sport Psychology

Development Perspectives and Athlete Well-being

Research Design in Sport Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 663 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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72

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a BPS accredited undergraduate degree in psychology (2.1 or above) or an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in sport/exercise science (or related programme) with a significant sport psychology element.

Applicants who do not hold an initial degree must have substantial experiential learning in a sport and/or mainstream psychology domain.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

UK: £1,225 per 20 credits module

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

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