Sport and Exercise Psychology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 13.4 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 28.4 k / Year(s)  
351–400 place StudyQA ranking:7170 Duration:12 months

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This programme provides students with a critical understanding of sport and exercise psychology.

It is designed and delivered primarily with a view to best preparing students for two specific career pathways:

* becoming a Sport and Exercise Psychologist/Sport and Exercise Scientist, and/or
* becoming a lecturer/ professor of sport and exercise psychology/sport and exercise science (specialising in psychology).

BPS accredited pathway

This MSc programme has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to form Stage 1 of the training requirements towards Chartered Status as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the BPS. If you are a graduate of a BPS accredited undergraduate psychology degree that confers Graduate Basis of Registration (GBR) then you are eligible to enrol on a BPS accredited pathway.

All students should apply for the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, and if successful in gaining a place and BPS eligible (i.e. possess GBR), you will be given the opportunity of changing programme title so that your postgraduate degree fulfils Stage 1 of BPS training.

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

* Research Methods and Methodologies
* Performance Psychology
* Applied Sport Psychology
* Motivation and Individual Differences in Exercise and Sport

Semester 2

* Quantitative Research or Qualitative Research
* Applied Sport Psychology
* Psychology of Physical Activity and Public Health
* Mental Health and Physical Activity

Summer

* Research Project

7.0A high upper second class honours degree in sport and exercise science, psychology or a related field.Acceptable English language qualification * GCSE English Language - Grade C or above * IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking * TOEFL (ibt) 100 overall Listening 21, Reading 21, Writing 22 and Speaking 22 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

We offer more than 100 studentships for taught and research programmes and many departments award their own scholarships and bursaries. Ask for details of these and possible sponsorship opportunities from the department concerned when you apply.

Departmental Bursaries and Scholarships

Many departments offer bursaries to eligible categories of students, and scholarships on a competitive basis, some of which cover all tuition fees. Up-to-date information is available from our website at or speak to the department concerned.

Loughborough Sports Scholarships

We understand the pressure of combining university studying with elite level sport.

In addition to the considerable benefits of first class coaching, access to world class facilities, strength and conditioning and sports medicine support, our Sports Scholarships offer financial support as well as access to a sports mentor, a life skills programme, and the opportunity for flexible study. Our Scholarship holders receive between £500 and £3,500 per year.

To be eligible to apply for a Sports Scholarship, you need to have a confirmed place to study at Loughborough, and usually be competing at least at junior international level.

For full details, see the Loughborough Sport website or email sports-scholars@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1509 226108

Prizes

University and departmental prizes and bursaries are awarded in many departments to postgraduate students who perform exceptionally well in their work or who contribute to the development of cooperation between the University and the local community.

Prizes awarded to postgraduate students currently include the prestigious Loughborough University Graduate School Prizes each worth £400, and two John Guest Memorial Travelling Scholarships, each valued at £500, awarded to research students to give them the opportunity to extend their knowledge of their subject, either within this country or overseas.

Access to Learning Fund (ALF)

The ALF is available to UK postgraduate (taught and research) students studying at least 50% of a full-time course who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties. To qualify, students must meet the same residence conditions as for student loans.

Postgraduate Taught Care Leavers Bursary

Care leavers from the UK who have recently graduated and want to progress onto full-time postgraduate study may be eligible for a bursary worth up to £2,660 which is intended for assistance with the cost of their study.

For more information contact j.sanders@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1509 222496

Accreditation

This MSc programme has been accredited by the British Psychological Society.

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