Overview

This Sport Psychology master’s course at Coventry University provides you with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of a range of contemporary issues, enabling the design and implementation of evidence-based delivery of support appropriate for a range of clients.

Development of practical skills include practice of verbal and non-verbal communication, listening skills, reflection and problem solving. You will be given the opportunity to develop creative methods of delivery that can be adapted to specialist and non-specialist audiences both in the UK and globally.

The course content is mapped to the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Supervised Experience (SE) and Accreditation competencies, thus allowing you to progress your career pathway towards achieving the status of BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology).

The course also recognises the demands of the new BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) which is suitable if you are interested in gaining entry to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register.

Career prospects

Following graduation, career options include work delivering specialised sport psychology support to teams or individuals, employed by a club or organisation or through self-employment as consultants.

The course provides the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills such as counselling, organisation, communication and scientific writing, which allows graduates the possibility of progression to careers in research, teaching/lecturing, PhD study, performance coaching or a range of other sport and exercise related roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Talent Development and Management in Sport

Conceptual and Special Issues in Sport Psychology

Innovative Dissemination for Performance Enhancement

Applied Skills in Sport Psychology

Professional Practice in Sport Psychology

Research Skills

Critical Review of Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 114 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science at 2:2 or above. Students must have studied and passed a Level 6 module in sport psychology

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An honours degree in a related subject area and/or professional experience in sport or psychology equivalent to degree level in a related subject area

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9350 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU

£9,350 per year with EU Support Bursary

£18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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Funding

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