Course summary
The programme is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration.
- The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- Benefit from quality teaching and supervision provided by experienced sport and exercise psychologists
- Study on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice, designed to meet BPS Stage 2 training requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the HCPC
- Enjoy the world-class facilities in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building
- Look forward to enhanced career opportunities in Sport and Exercise Psychology professional practice and promotion, as well as education, teaching and research
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. The Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology programme requires a portfolio of work to be completed. This includes: a log and reflective diary of professional practice and consultancy/teaching plus training case studies. In terms of research, you will be expected to produce a systematic literature review and two empirical papers of publishable quality.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate degree (required for research programmes): -a good honours degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership from the British Psychological Society; and -a BPS Accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, normally at merit level or higher (we offer a BPS accredited Sport Psychology Masters at LJMU) Relevant work experience: a suitable pre-determined placement or work related learning opportunities (paid or voluntary) International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) -Other international requirements: International students who have applied 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 Extra Requirements: -The Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology is not eligible for the LJMU Alumni Award if the 20% discount has already been used for an alternative LJMU programme -RPL is accepted on this programme.
English language requirements
-IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8380 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8380 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8380 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8380 | Year 1 |
| International | £18250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ