Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

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<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details</li>
<li>International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details</li>
<li>International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>a minimum 2:1 honours degree in Sport Psychology, Psychology or a related combined award</li>
</ul>

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<li>a minimum 2:1 honours degree in Sport Psychology, Psychology or a related combined award</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>IELTS score 6.5</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
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<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>Graduate Basis for Certified Membership (GBC) – only for the BPS accredited award</li>
<li>Applications from students with alternative qualifications: you are not eligible for the BPS accredited Stage 1 award, so cannot complete BPS Stage 2 training to become a HCPC Registered Sport Psychologist or have access to Chartered Membership of the Society</li>
<li>Applicants for the non-BPS accredited MSc Sport Psychology award would normally be expected to have the same level of honours degree in a related discipline e.g. Sport Science, where significant evidence of sport psychology study can be demonstrated</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Graduate Basis for Certified Membership (GBC) – only for the BPS accredited award</li>
<li>Applications from students with alternative qualifications: you are not eligible for the BPS accredited Stage 1 award, so cannot complete BPS Stage 2 training to become a HCPC Registered Sport Psychologist or have access to Chartered Membership of the Society</li>
<li>Applicants for the non-BPS accredited MSc Sport Psychology award would normally be expected to have the same level of honours degree in a related discipline e.g. Sport Science, where significant evidence of sport psychology study can be demonstrated</li>
</ul>
  Offerings: All

Use a variety of advanced psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.

Exercise initiative and personal responsibility

Communicate clearly to specialist and nonspecialist audiences

Critically analyse complex issues both systematically and creatively

Demonstrate an ability to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations

Employ appropriate psychological frameworks, approaches, skills and strategies

Advance knowledge and understanding, and develop new skills to a high level.	

Employ appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Carry out an empirical research project, including research design and ethical approval

Evaluate individual differences and well-being

Retrieve, organise and synthesise information effectively.

Advanced oral and written communication skills.

Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level.	

Critically appraise and integrate information from a variety of sources

Collaborate and co-operate when working with others

Demonstrate an awareness of professional and ethical practice issues in sport psychology

Evaluate developmental and social processes

Implement and maintain systems for legal, professional and ethical standards in applied psychology

Plan, design, execute and report on a programme of original, empirical research

Discuss performance issues and cognitive processes

Analyse, interpret and synthesise psychological data

Demonstrate the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and in critical reasoning.

Carry out an extensive piece of independent research, applying skills of choosing and applying appropriate advanced research methodologies and the treatment of resulting data with appropriate analytical methods.

Demonstrate independent self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies

Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources, and systematic synthesis and treatment of key material.

Course Catalogue

Sport Psychology - 36873 - MSc