Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Liverpool John Moores University
Undergraduate Professional Doctorate Full-time 2 Years Psychology

About this course

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

    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 experts in training. In keeping with the nationally agreed curriculum competences for Sport and Exercise Psychologists, you will develop your professional skills in teaching and training (education and dissemination), ethics and professional standards, research and consultancy through your own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: Professional Doctorate

    Location: Liverpool

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: Professional Doctorate

    Location: Liverpool

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2229 Therapy professionals
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    2226 Other psychologists
    3224 Counsellors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Professional Doctorate
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology