Course description
The programme has been designed to be flexible and relevant to the student's individual needs and interests, with a strong emphasis on the application of theory to professional practice. Within the modular structure of the degree, students will undertake compulsory modules in Research Skills, Independent Study, Supervised Experience, Sport Psychology and Exercise Psychology and Dissertation relevant to the programme being studied. You will also choose modules from Kinesiology or Effective Coaching.
The programme is delivered using a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, group activities, practical work, tutorials and role play. Each module comprises approximately 200 hours (including formal contact).
If you have studied an accredited British Psychological Society (BPS) undergraduate degree and have graduate basis for registration, you may also be interested in our Sport and Exercise Psychology programme.
Professional accreditation
You may have the opportunity to prepare for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) supervisory experience training, which is normally a pre-requisite of the Association's professional accreditation.
BASES also organises an annual student conference. Former MSc students have won prestigious awards for ‘Best Postgraduate Verbal Presentation’ and ‘Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation’ at the BASES Student Conferences. These awards are open to MSc and PhD students from all UK Universities.
Examples of Future Careers
* Study for a PhD (at Bangor University or elsewhere)
* Lecturer in Further or Higher Education
* Teacher
* Physiotherapy
* Research Assistant (universities and NHS)
* Laboratory Specialised Technician (e.g. sports clubs, hospitals)
* Police and Armed Services
* Social Care work
* Consultant
