Sport and Exercise Psychology Master of Science (Hons)

Unlock your potential with our MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)\* for applicants with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Develop expertise in performance and well-being while gaining advanced research skills and practical experience to prepare for Stage 2 BPS training, doctoral study, a PhD or a range of psychology-related careers.

*\*You must achieve a minimum of 50% in all modules (180 credits) to graduate with an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.* 

Why choose this course?

* Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure you are fully prepared for the workplace

* Benefit from authentic assessments developed by Sport and Exercise psychologists

* Gain live experience in a sport or exercise setting through a work-based placement

* Gain key transferable skills to pursue a wide range of psychology-related careers or further study at PhD level

* Extensive opportunities to engage with the research life of the School of Psychology and Keele Institute of Sport

Our Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc is the perfect starting point to become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist or to deepen your understanding of applying psychology principles to sport, exercise, and mental health. Informed by the British Psychological Society's published standards, you will specialise in psychology in the sport and exercise context. Throughout the programme you will assess and formulate interventions for individuals, groups and organisations; working with client groups such as junior and senior athletes, coaches, support staff and the general public. 

Experiential learning is at the core of this course, enhancing your educational experience. You will have opportunities to engage in professional practice through research and practitioner-based projects, undertake a range of authentic assessments developed by Sport and Exercise psychologists, and gain live experience in a sport or exercise setting through a work-based placement. Our applied learning techniques and industry connections ensure you are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply your knowledge in a real-world context.

About Keele\
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.