We offer the only sports psychology Masters in Scotland that’s accredited by the British Psychological Society. Our interdisciplinary course is designed to meet the current needs of this growing industry and prepare you for a range of rewarding jobs.

You’ll develop a critical understanding of contemporary sports psychology theory and research that you can draw on to facilitate better performances by individuals and teams. You’ll graduate with a broad knowledge of the field, as well as clear insights into the areas that interest you most. You’ll also benefit from the presence of elite-level athletes and sports agencies based right here on the University campus.

Our expert teaching staff includes Chartered Psychologists, registered Sport and Exercise Psychologists and practitioners and supervisors accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. All of their knowledge and research has been incorporated into this Masters course, so you can be confident you’ll leave Stirling with the best possible preparation for a career in sports psychology.

Placements/ Study abroad

Students will engage with a client group in module SPSP061 (Public Engagement in Sport Psychology) from the early part of the course and be given an opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate a programme of mental skills delivery.

Career

The course satisfies BPS Stage 1 training and enables progression onto BPS Stage 2 on route to becoming a sport and exercise psychologist. 

This course gives students a strong foundation for a career in psychology. It focuses on the field of sport and exercise psychology, but we expect graduates to choose a broad range of careers. You may go on to various sport and health roles, or to positions in the science industry, the civil service or government. Some of our students go onto study for a PhD.

• Stand out with a British Psychological Society accredited Masters degree

• Take advantage of our connections to sports bodies and industry networks

• 96% of our postgraduate leavers are in employment or further study within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016/17)