Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology University of Portsmouth

Overview

The  Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology offered at University of Portsmouth offers a unique blended learning opportunity for those who wish to achieve both the highest level of academic degree and vocational qualification to practice as a psychologist within the sport and exercise domain. Holding these dual qualifications is increasingly important for both career and professional development in the field of sport and exercise psychology.

Applications are welcome until the final week of May each year, after which we complete a shortlisting process and run assessment centres in June. We welcome applications from students who are currently completing one of the pre-requisite degrees for eligibility.

Key facts

• Gain advanced research skills through the completion of a doctoral level programme of research

• Be supervised by BPS Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Psychologists, and British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES), Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientists. All supervisors are experienced researcher-practitioners with extensive applied experience

• Develop advanced ethical, communication, and consultancy competencies in applied sport and exercise psychology practice