Overview

A research-informed approach will underpin the development of theoretical understanding and an applied skillset in key areas of sport psychology such as developmental processes, performance psychology, learning and cognition, sport psychology across the lifespan, and mental health in and through sport. The course places a significant emphasis on youth development and this focus ensures that students are well-prepared to support young athletes in navigating the challenges and opportunities that sport presents. The course will facilitate your knowledge and offer opportunities to develop practitioner competencies that are required for supporting the needs of key stakeholders (e.g. athletes, coaches, parents) in sport contexts.

What you’ll study

You will study seven modules across areas including learning and cognition, mental health in sport and performance psychology alongside an extensive research project. Additionally, all students will have the opportunity to attend an Academic Language Skills programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice in Sport Psychology
Performance Psychology
The Developing Athlete
Learning and Cognition
Mental Health In and Through Sport
Research Methods in Sport Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Academic entry requirements: Honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in a sport or psychology related subject. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. Please check your international qualifications on our international entry requirements page.
English language requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10300 GBP / year

≈ 10300 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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