Nottingham Trent University: Sport Psychology

Name: Sport Psychology
Availability: InStock
Author: Nottingham Trent University

Institution	Nottingham Trent University View institution profile
Department	School of Science and Technology
Web	https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Telephone	+44(0)115 848 4200
Study type	Taught

Summary

The MSc Sport Psychology course will develop advanced specialist knowledge, tools and applied skills for individuals wishing to pursue a career in sport psychology. The course will develop your understanding of sport psychology theories, principles, and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline.

A research-informed approach will underpin the development of theoretical understanding and an applied skillset in key areas of sport psychology such as developmental processes, performance psychology, learning and cognition, sport psychology across the lifespan, and mental health in and through sport. The course places a significant emphasis on youth development and this focus ensures that students are well-prepared to support young athletes in navigating the challenges and opportunities that sport presents. The course will facilitate your knowledge and offer opportunities to develop practitioner competencies that are required for supporting the needs of key stakeholders (e.g. athletes, coaches, parents) in sport contexts.

The course is delivered by friendly and approachable student-centred staff who facilitate a supportive, interactive, and nurturing learning environment that will help you excel and achieve your academic goals. Our teaching staff are active researchers in the Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement Research Centre (SHAPE), who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Their areas of expertise include ‘Resilience’, ‘Athlete Development’, ‘Youth Sport’, ‘Self-Regulation’, ‘Motivation’, ‘Women in Sport’, and ‘Mental Health and Well-Being’.

MSc

Full-Time, 1 years starts Sep 2026

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in a sport or psychology related subject. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. NTU may admit a student with advanced standing beyond the beginning of a course through an assessment of that student's prior learning, whether it is certificated or uncertificated. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available to these prospective students, such as recognising experiential learning or transferring to a similar course at another institution, otherwise known as credit transfer. All prospective students who wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning should initially contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team, which will support you through the process.
Location	Clifton Campus Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS

Part-Time Day, 2 years starts Sep 2026

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in a sport or psychology related subject. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. NTU may admit a student with advanced standing beyond the beginning of a course through an assessment of that student's prior learning, whether it is certificated or uncertificated. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available to these prospective students, such as recognising experiential learning or transferring to a similar course at another institution, otherwise known as credit transfer. All prospective students who wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning should initially contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team, which will support you through the process.
Location	Clifton Campus Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS

Full-Time, 1 years started Sep 2025

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in a sport or psychology related subject. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. NTU may admit a student with advanced standing beyond the beginning of a course through an assessment of that student's prior learning, whether it is certificated or uncertificated. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available to these prospective students, such as recognising experiential learning or transferring to a similar course at another institution, otherwise known as credit transfer. All prospective students who wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning should initially contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team, which will support you through the process.
Location	Clifton Campus Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS

Part-Time Day, 2 years started Sep 2025

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Honours degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) in a sport or psychology related subject. Applicants with a 2.2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. NTU may admit a student with advanced standing beyond the beginning of a course through an assessment of that student's prior learning, whether it is certificated or uncertificated. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available to these prospective students, such as recognising experiential learning or transferring to a similar course at another institution, otherwise known as credit transfer. All prospective students who wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning should initially contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team, which will support you through the process.
Location	Clifton Campus Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS

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