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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Edinburgh Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
18 months
Course summary
This programme is led by expert sport and exercise psychologists and is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a highly regarded marker of quality assurance that prospective employers value. Applicants for MSc Sport Psychology are eligible for sports Scholarship that we offer for a variety of student athletes. These scholarships are available on an individual and team sport basis and give you exclusive access to benefits as well as a percentage reduction on your tuition fees based on the level of scholarship.
This degree will provide you with a stepping-stone towards the qualifications you need to work with athletes, coaches, and exercisers in sport and exercise contexts within elite sport and the community. This masters degree is also ideal if you want to pursue further academic study and a career in research related fields.
While studying MSc Sport Psychology, youll develop knowledge and skills in Sport Psychology theory and practice in different contexts including elite sport, community sport, team sport, and individual sport. Youll be supported to develop advanced psychology research knowledge and skills and complete your own independent research project on a topic you are passionate about. Youll also obtain a variety of transferrable skills that will be useful in careers outside of sport and exercise psychology, both in the public and private sector. Students will have the option to study in Part time route.
Application deadline
30 August 2024
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Tuition fees
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£ 23,248per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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