Overview

The Sports and Exercise Psychology degree offered by the Glasgow Caledonian University draws upon psychological theory and research, applying them to prevent illness and injury, to promote the highest standards of performance and wellbeing, and increase exercise participation and motivation for all.

Key facts

Sport and exercise psychology is a relatively new and increasingly popular area of applied psychology within the UK.

Sport and exercise psychologists work in all areas of sport and exercise provision, especially professional and Olympic sports and increasing physical activity and exercise participation amongst the general population.

They represent a trusted and dependable structure within sports science provision at local, national and Olympic-level sport and across structures in professional football, rugby, golf and the national sports institutes (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Consultancy and Training in Applied Psychology: Sport and Exercise

Interventions in Applied Psychology

Professional Development in Applied Psychology

Advanced Research in Applied Psychology

Applied Psychology Practice (Skills)

Applied Psychology Practice (Theory)

Analytical Methods

Advanced Research in Applied Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00

More details

Closing Date (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam): 11 July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

7

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 60 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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121

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in Psychology that meets British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) plus relevant work experience.
Subject to DBS, PVG and/or occupational health checks. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

Direct access to year two with an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology (BPS accredited) will be considered in line with GCU's Recognition of Prior Learning policy.

Applicants must also demonstrate a level of maturity and experience commensurate with the personal and professional requirements of the programme.
Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7800 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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