MSc Psychology of Sport

The Psychology of Sport Msc at the University of Stirling is a comprehensive program that offers in-depth knowledge and expertise in the key areas of sports psychology. It aims to provide students with a robust understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of sports psychology which has important implications for performance, health, and well-being.Course Content: This course connects theoretical concepts to the practical demands of sports, health, and exercise contexts. It involves understanding individuals, teams, and organisations from a psychological perspective. Students will explore how factors like mental skills, emotions, interpersonal relationships, and the broader socio-cultural environment affect physical performance. There’s also an independent research project to complete, for which you’ll have access to the latest psychological testing equipment and a range of experts in sport and exercise.Key Modules: Core modules include Research Methods in Sport Psychology, Current Themes in Sport Psychology, Applied Sport Psychology, Psychology of Sport Performance, Organisational Psychology in Sport and Exercise, and Research Project (Dissertation).Accreditations: The course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and is also recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for research training.Future Careers: The course is specifically designed for those aspiring to become Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists. It opens up opportunities across a wide range of sport and exercise roles - from high performance to community-based sport and exercise settings. Graduates will have the skills necessary for roles in academia, professional sport, the health sector and beyond.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.