Overview

Drawing extensively from research and practice in sport psychology, this Performance Psychology programme at The University of Edinburgh examines how psychology can contribute to maintaining and enhancing high-level performance across a variety of domains such as:

sport

the military

emergency services

forensics

medicine

business

performing arts

Striking a balance between psychological methods and the wider professional skills needed to apply them, the courses will give you the knowledge and tools you will need to critically appraise and apply scientific literature and to plan, conduct and share your own research.

Career opportunities

This programme is ideally suited for those interested in working in sport psychology and in related areas, where you can capitalise on the increasing interest in the application of performance psychology, such as:

occupational or business psychology
executive coaching
team building
outdoor management and adventurous training

Recent graduates have taken up roles in:

private consultancy in sports, business, music/performing arts
management and technical roles in sporting bodies
sports psychology practice in Sport Institute (public funded)
lifestyle management in Sports Institute
military and training agencies (for example, primary medical care)
research (PhD in sports and business/management fields)
further professional training, such as for Clinical or Educational psychology
initial jobs in business to develop into Human Resource role
teaching / lecturing (Higher & Tertiary education)
outdoor and adventure training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics of Performance Teams
Peak Performance
Planning and Instruction for Performance
Professional Skills in Development Environments
Research Process
Stress: Coping and Control
Understanding Research Concepts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline, such as psychology, exercise psychology, organisational behaviour, or sport science.

We may also consider your application if you have relevant employment or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

Tuition Fees

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30500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13000 GBP / year

≈ 13000 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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