Overview

Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this Sport and Exercise Psychology course at Leeds Beckett University will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings.

As part of your course, you’ll:

Evaluate psychological theories
Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood
Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity

Develop professional competencies linked to the pursuit of a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Career Prospects

Following successful completion of this course, you will be well placed to undertake further studies which will enable you to use the protected professional titles of Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Registered Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist. (Please refer to our MSc Psychology of Sport & Exercise course for further details.) If you are already working in the field of sport and exercise psychology, this qualification will enhance your expertise and career prospects in your specialist area.

Sport and exercise scientist
Performance lifestyle adviser
Lecturer/Researcher in Higher Education
Exercise intervention facilitator

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

The Research
Psychology of Exercise & Health
Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology
Psychosocial Development in Sport & Exercise
Professional Practice
Practicum

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 332 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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4

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54

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Physical Activity, Health Sciences, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Medicine, 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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12665 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7150 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: The tuition fee for students entering in 2027/28 is £59.58 per credit.

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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