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Performance Psychology – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This programme focuses on the study of psychological factors associated with high-level performance.
Drawing extensively from research and practice in sport psychology, the programme examines how psychology can contribute to maintaining and enhancing high-level performance across a variety of domains such as sport, business, performing arts, military and emergency services.
Learning Outcomes This degree produces a balanced educational programme between the psychological areas pertinent to the course and the wider professional skills and issues associated with the application of scientific ideas.
The course aims to develop the ability of students to be able to critically appraise and apply scientific literature and to plan, conduct and disseminate their own research.
Contents
Within each course the teaching will comprise traditional lectures and tutorials in which concepts and ideas will be presented, analysed and discussed.
Students will be encouraged to complete directed reading in their private study, to prepare contributions to tutorials and complete a number of tasks and practical activities.
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Normal entry requirements to the MSc in Performance Psychology are a good honours degree in a relevant discipline such as psychology, sport and exercise psychology, organizational behaviour, sport science or equivalent professional qualifications. Where an applicant does not meet these requirements consideration may be given to other equivalent academic qualifications and significant professional training and experience.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL):
Prospective students who have undertaken a programme of study or have undertaken substantial professional development at Masters level through professional experience within the last five years may be eligible to apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). If granted, APL effectively provides exemption from one or more modules up to a maximum of three.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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