Overview

The mental side of athletic performance is as vital as the physical side, and Sport and Exercise Psychologists can help individuals and teams gain a competitive edge. Our Sports Psychology course is one of the few in Scotland accredited by the British Psychological Society. Your studies will cover the latest theory in Sport Psychology – and how to apply it, including:

theory and practice across performance, participation and wellbeing;
psychological skills and intervention in key areas (e.g., confidence, anxiety, performance under pressure);
promoting positive mental health among athletes and staff;
working with diverse populations and clients other than athletes, such as coaches and referees;
research methods applied to cutting edge areas of inquiry as well as your own interests;
topics such as cohesion, leadership, motivational climate, culture;
professional practice skills: consultancy process, case formulation, reflective practice, ethics in action.

Practical experience

This Psychology of Sport (Accredited) course from University of Stirling also includes a placement that will give you a chance to put your knowledge into practice. As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, Stirling is among the best places in the UK to study sport. Your placement will give you a chance to apply your learnings with a wide range of partner organisations, including Cycling Ireland, Scottish Racing Academy, University of Stirling Tennis Programme, Queens Park Football Club and many others.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Current Issues in Sport Psychology
Frameworks, Approaches, and Skills in Applied Sport Psychology
Research Methods for Sport Psychology
Placement in Sport Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, 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

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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24300 GBP / year

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11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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