DOC DSportExPsy Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology

The programme is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2026) Study full-time over two or three years 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, teaching and research The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Sport and Exercise Psychologists with the competencies required to work in a range of professional practice scenarios. You will work closely with academic staff who are leaders in their research field and qualified experts in professional training. In keeping with the established standards of proficiency and education and training for Sport and Exercise Psychologists, you will develop your professional competence in research, ethics and professional standards, and teaching and training / consultancy through your own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

You will need: Home International Qualification 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) Additional requirements Relevant work experience a suitable pre-determined placement or work related learning opportunities (paid or voluntary) Further information 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 RPL is accepted on this programme. International requirements Show all sections 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 Further information 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 RPL is accepted on this programme. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

IELTS IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Other international requirements International students who have applied to study a full

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £8,970 per year

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