Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Learn from experts in sports science and benefit from world-class teaching with this accredited Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology. This course is delivered by highly experienced applied practitioners who hold either British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accreditation. Learn from experts currently working for the English Institute of Sport, Team Great Britain, British Athletics, professional football clubs, and professional cricket clubs. We combine high-quality teaching with world-class research and a vibrant student experience.
This Master's course will teach you how to apply psychological skills, techniques and theory to sports psychology populations. The course also meets the requirements for Stage 1 for the BPS qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology and the BASES supervised experience pathway (Psychological Support).
What you should know about this course
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Our programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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The Department of Psychology, Social Work and Counselling is rated top for student satisfaction in London (Complete University Guide, 2018).
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You will receive academic support throughout from research-active teaching staff who are experts in their fields.
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Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Sport and Exercise Psychology, MSc.
You should have at least an upper second class (2.1) Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in sport sciences, psychology or related discipline.
This includes graduates who have completed a joint course with sport sciences or psychology as one of their subjects as well as single honours sport sciences or psychology graduates.
If English is not your first language, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no element below 5.5, or an equivalent rating in another Secure English Language Test.
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
| EU | £8750 | |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £8750 | |
| Northern Ireland | £8750 | |
| Scotland | £8750 | |
| Wales | £8750 | |
| International | £14500 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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