Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology - Waterford
The Master of Science in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology provides the student with an in depth and comprehensive course of study in applied sport and exercise psychology designed to help enhance the sports participation and performance of athletes and coaches.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
18 Months Full Time - Blended
The programme is delivered through a blend of methods consisting of lectures, seminars, workshops, projects, e-learning and placement. Students are expected to complete the full 90 credits over 3 semesters. Lectures will run every Monday from 9 to 5 in semester 1 and 2. Students must attend the residential weeks in each semester. Semester 3 also consists of 1 residential week and will be used to facilitate meetings with a personal portfolio supervisor. A student who accumulates 60 credits in Semester 1 and 2 and who does not wish to complete the MSc may, at the discretion of the Programme Board, be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology.
Entry Requirements
Level 8 in sports science, recreation and sport or physical education, psychology or a related discipline and a level of significant performance and/or coaching experience in sport accompanied by necessary qualifications OR Equivalent qualification.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026
The programme is delivered through a blend of methods consisting of lectures, seminars, workshops, projects, e-learning and placement. Students are expected to complete the full 90 credits over 3 semesters. Lectures will run every Monday from 9 to 5 in semester 1 and 2. Students must attend the residential weeks in each semester. Semester 3 also consists of 1 residential week and will be used to facilitate meetings with a personal portfolio supervisor. A student who accumulates 60 credits in Semester 1 and 2 and who does not wish to complete the MSc may, at the discretion of the Programme Board, be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology.
The overall aim of the course is to educate specialists in the field of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Graduates will have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to work in the area of enhancing sports performance, sports participation and best practice at a variety of age and performance levels. Graduates will have the ability to further the psychological development of athletes, coaches, teachers and other specialists from a broad-based, sound theoretical and applied course.
Applied sports psychology focuses on teaching skills to enhance athletic performance such as goal setting and imagery.
Year 1 Modules
Applied Sport Psychology
Executive Business Coaching
Contemporary Social Psychology
Exercise Psychology
Team Building Strategies
Sports Performance Psychology
Course Leader
Dr Ciara Losty
E: ciara.losty@setu.ie
Graduate Admissions SETU Waterford
E: pgadmissions.wd@setu.ie