MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

Students develop practical consultancy skills through live organisational projects and hands-on research. They utilise specialist facilities including observation suites and the Usability Lab for workplace studies. The programme's experiential components include:

• Live Projects: Real-world organisational consultancy projects with external clients

• Research Facilities: Access to specialist labs including the Usability Lab for workplace testing

• Software: Training in SPSS and R for organisational data analysis

• Practical Training: Workshops in psychometric testing and assessment methods

• Research Project: An applied business psychology dissertation

Graduates of the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University develop deep knowledge and applied skills in the psychological factors influencing sport and exercise performance and wellbeing. Typical job roles include Sport Psychologist Assistant, Performance Coach, Exercise Psychologist, and Researcher.

Key points:

• The university offers dedicated employability support, including professional mentoring, placement opportunities with athletes and teams, and workshops on practical skills and career preparation.

• Strong employment outcomes with graduates securing roles in elite sports teams, healthcare, and academic research; salary ranges vary by sector.

• Established partnerships with national sport governing bodies, professional teams, and research centers provide practice and networking channels.

• The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), enabling progression to Stage 2 professional training.

• Graduates report success in applying theory to professional practice and advancing in sport psychology careers.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates are well positioned to enter doctoral research or practitioner training aligned with BPS Stage 2 accreditation.