Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Normal entry requirements to the MSc in Performance Psychology are a good honours degree in a relevant discipline such as psychology, sport and exercise psychology, organisational behaviour, sport science or equivalent professional qualifications, and significant professional training and experience.
Academic titleMSc Performance Psychology
Course descriptionProgramme
This programme focuses on the study of psychological factors associated with high-level performance. Drawing extensively from research and practice in sport psychology, the programme examines how psychology can contribute to maintaining and enhancing high-level performance across a variety of domains such as sport, business, performing arts, military and emergency services.
Learning Outcomes
This degree produces a balanced educational programme between the psychological areas pertinent to the course and the wider professional skills and issues associated with the application of scientific ideas. The course aims to develop the ability of students to be able to critically appraise and apply scientific literature and to plan, conduct and disseminate their own research.
How You Will Be Taught
Within each course the teaching will comprise traditional lectures and tutorials in which concepts and ideas will be presented, analysed and discussed. Students will be encouraged to complete directed reading in their private study, to prepare contributions to tutorials and complete a number of tasks and practical activities