MSc Psychology of Sport & Exercise

Designed for graduates seeking a formal pathway into applied sport and exercise psychology, this British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited MSc at Leeds Beckett University covers research methods, contemporary sport psychology, professional practice, psychosocial development, and the psychology of exercise and health. Students gain hands-on experience working with clients ranging from recreational participants to elite performers, building the ethical, evidence-informed competencies required for professional registration.

Delivered full-time over 12 months at the Headingley Campus in Leeds, the programme includes a major independent study project supported by subject-specific supervision. Accreditation by the BPS means graduates become eligible for Stage 2 of the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology, ultimately enabling use of the protected titles of Sport and Exercise Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist. The course is delivered by Leeds Beckett's Carnegie School of Sport, which is ranked among the top 100 institutions globally for sports-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.