Sport and Exercise Psychology (BPS Accredited)

at Bangor University

Program structure

Semester 1

• JXH-4402: App Interven Sport,Health,Exer (20) Core

• JXH-4403: Advanced Research Skills (20) Core

• JXH-4410: Performance Psychology (20)

• JXH-4411: Coach/Athlete Relationships (10)

Semester 2

• JXH-4402: App Interven Sport,Health,Exer

• JXH-4409: Exercise Psychology (20)

• JXH-4414: Psych of Injury&Rehabilitation (10)

20 credits from:

• JXH-4405: Research Project Proposal (20) (Semester 1 + 2) Core

• JXH-4406: Dissertation Proposal (20) (Semester 1 + 2) Core

• NOTE: JXH-4020 may only be taken by students who are not eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Further, taking it WILL PRECLUDE students from applying for GBC in the future.

60 credits from:

• JXH-4412: Research Project (60) (Semester 2) Core

• JXH-4413: Dissertation (60) (Semester 2) Core

• NOTE: JXH-4021 may only be taken by students who are not eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. Further, taking it WIL PRECLUDE students from applying for GBC in the future.

At least a 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent). 

Students with a degree from a different academic area may also be considered. Working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis.

EU and Overseas students, whose first language is not English, are required to take the standardised English Language test (IELTS) before starting  the course. Students who achieve a score of 6.0 or above (no individual score below 5.5) are eligible for direct entry to the course.

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,750Program structure

Career opportunity

All our postgraduate programmes are designed (with further training where appropriate) to enhance the career prospects of Sport, Health and Exercise Science graduates. Career destinations of Bangor postgraduates include:  the Home Country Sports Institutes, National Governing Bodies, the Olympic Medical Institute, Professional sports teams and organisations, the fitness industry, the NHS (hospitals and Primary Care Trusts), Teaching and Education (after completing a Postgraduate Certificate of Education). Further postgraduate study (ie Doctoral research) is another vocational route.

This specific degree will provide you with a stepping-stone towards the qualifications that are required to work with athletes and exercisers in psychological settings (e.g., amateur and professional athletes and/or casual exercise / health and wellness settings). The degree is also an ideal starting-point if you want to pursue further academic study in research driven environments, and ultimately careers in research (e.g., research fellow, PhD). You’ll also obtain transferrable skills that they might be able to use in careers outside of sport and exercise psychology, both in the public and private sector.