
Overview
As part of your Sport and Exercise Psychology course at Leeds Beckett University you’ll:
- Build knowledge, expertise and applied experience from working with athletes
- Develop clinical exercise physiology skills working alongside physiologists and doctors on a research project
Or
- Gain clinical exercise physiology skills working with athletes through the university's commercial screening services
With the flexibility to select from a range of modules covering different aspects of sport and exercise physiology, you’ll be able to specialise in an area matched to your career ambitions.
If you’re studying the MSc, you’ll explore different research methods before conducting a major independent study related to your specific area of interest.
Career
With your advanced knowledge, research experience and a range of transferable vocational and scientific skills, a wide variety of roles will be open to you. Your career choices could include leading fitness testing programmes for teams and elite athletes, involvement in public health initiatives or employment with national governing bodies.
- Exercise Physiologist
- Sports Development Officer
- Health and Wellbeing Physiologist
- Community Sports Coach
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Research Process
- Professional Practice (course aligned)
- Major Independent Study
- You must also complete at least two out of the three core physiology modules below:
- Clinical Exercise Testing
- Evidence-Based Practice in Sports Physiology
- Mechanisms of Adaptation in Exercise Training
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Most courses don't have fixed application deadlines. But, our courses are popular - they can fill up quickly. It's best to apply as early as possible.
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Disciplines
Psychology Sports Sciences View 842 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Physical Sciences, Physics, Physiotherapy, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
- All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- PT UK: £888.80 for each 20 credit point module
Living costs for Leeds
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.