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MSc Applied Sport Psychology

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Full time | University of Winchester | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Sports Psychology Applied Psychology Sports Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

  • Complete Stage 1 of BPS chartership and HCPC registered practitioner status
  • Develop your skills of analysis and practice
  • Participate in an active and supportive research department
  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

MSc Applied Sport Psychology provides you with the opportunity to extend your theoretical understanding of sport and exercise psychology in a supportive environment. This programme draws on the strengths of a sport and exercise psychology team, who are actively conducting their own research, to provide you with an academic programme that supports your career aspirations of working as a sport and exercise psychologist. It enables you to become an evidence-based practitioner who is an active problem-solver, providing the best psychological solutions to the challenges you encounter.

The course has been developed for individuals who possess Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The programme is accredited by the BPS, and therefore provides the first stage in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

The course encourages you to actively participate, engage in independent study, and develop a passion for the subject and the process of learning. You draw on your own experiences in a variety of ways throughout the programme, and improve your skills in both critical self-reflection and the ability to share these reflections with others.

MSc Applied Sport Psychology is the first step (Stage 1) in gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Registered Practitioner status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). On completion of the course, you can progress to Stage 2 of training in Sport and Exercise Psychology, which is also offered by the Department of Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester.

Careers

MSc Applied Sport Psychology is the first step (Stage 1) in gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Registered Practitioner status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). MSc Applied Sport Psychology students can progress to Stage 2 of training in Sport and Exercise Psychology which is also offered by the Department of Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester.

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second-class Honours is achieved and the empirical project is passed.

Modules

This module will examine a range of factors influential in the mental health and well being of those involved in a range of sporting contexts. This enables the students to examine how they perceive sport as something which can enable but also inhibit mental health in performers, coaches and support staff. An emphasis will be placed on the examination of real world scenarios and the potential input from an applied sport psychologist.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,550

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,450

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study.