Course Overview
The MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Newcastle University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the issues and developments of sport and exercise psychology. You will learn ways to facilitate better performance and wellbeing in individuals and teams based on the latest research and contemporary sports psychology theory. About this course Our Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc will prepare you for: careers in sport and exercise psychology higher research-related degrees (for example a PhD) You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of the theory, evidence and practice of psychology in ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent in:sport and exercise sciencepsychologyrelated fields with relevant experience (eg sports coaching) Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish Vir |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,600
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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