Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology - MSc Entry requirements

Advance your ambitions to become a sports performance director, professional coach or work in sports management.

Key information

EU fees per year €7,500

Non-EU fees per year €15,100

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration One year

Attendance Full-time

Programme type Taught

Delivery In-person

Start date September

Award Masters (MSc)

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Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ((NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline. Preference will be given to graduates of Sports Science, Physical Education, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, anatomy or human biology.

Applicants for the MSc Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology must normally hold a first or second class honours Level 8 degree (NFQ or internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant subject area, satisfy the English language requirements of the University, and meet the academic standard recognised as satisfying at least the minimum qualifications for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Entry is based on a written application and appropriate references, and the University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants where deemed necessary. These requirements ensure that students entering the programme have the academic background necessary to engage with postgraduate training in psychology at the required level and to progress appropriately within a PSI-accreditation context.

Relevant work experience will also be an advantage.

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

International students

For details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.

Checklist of documents

*Academic transcripts and certificates, translated if needed.
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
Copy of your birth certificate or passport
Copy of your CV
Copy of any membership of psychological societies and CPD workshop attendance
Two references, including at least 1 academic reference
Supporting statement

English language requirements:

English Language Competency certificate
For details on accepted language qualifications, visit English Language Requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate", etc.
*If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date; you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.