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Study a Masters degree in Sport in Scotland, UK

As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, we offer a portfolio of innovative, research-led postgraduate courses in sport, and bring together world-leading academics to deliver high-quality teaching.

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MSc Psychology of Sport

Starting September

  • Our course is one of the few in Scotland accredited by the British Psychological Society.
  • Learn from leading sports psychology experts.
  • Develop a critical understanding of contemporary sports psychology theory and research.
  • Our expert teaching staff includes British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologists.

MSc Sport Management

Starting in September or January

  • One year Masters course giving you the knowledge and skills to become an effective manager in a range of sport settings.
  • Guaranteed internship with a sporting organisation and gain real-world experience.
  • Benefit from our strong links with sports bodies based on our campus, including Sportscotland, Swimming Scotland and Tennis Scotland.
  • Our course tutors include individuals with experience as directors of National Governing Bodies of Sport, sport managers and staff who actively consult with international sport organisations.

MSc Sport Business Analytics

Starting in September

  • Gain practical experience with tools like Python and R, learning programming, statistical analysis, and predictive modelling—all highly valued in sport organisations worldwide.
  • Explore how analytics informs key areas such as sponsorship, finance, marketing, performance, and governance, with a strong emphasis on real-world application through case studies and projects.
  • Benefit from a diverse learning environment, expert faculty, and strong industry connections.
  • Study at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and AACSB-accredited Business School.

MSc Sport Performance Coaching (Online)

Starting in September

  • Study entirely online.
  • Study the first course of its kind in Scotland and become part of Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence international network of coaches.
  • Gives experienced performance coaches the chance to improve their coaching skills through cutting-edge best practice and research.

MSc Physiothearpy (pre-registration)

Starting in September

  • Gain eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified physiotherapist in the UK.
  • Take part in clinical practice modules, simulations and scenario-based learning for real-world experience.
  • Become a confident and proficient physiotherapist, prepared to work in a variety of setting, addressing the complex needs of service users.
  • The course has been co-developed with service users, students and clinical partners, covering leadership, management, innovation and sustainability, reflecting the changeable healthcare system. 

Accolades and accreditations

 SUSE LOGO-secondary        The British Psychological Society accreditation logo for Sport Exercise Psychology

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Student stories

Alexandria Tsui
Alexandria Tsui
Hong Kong (SAR)
MSc Sport Management
The practical side of the course, which involved planning and organising my own sports event, has provided me with first-hand experience of managing people, and engaging with sponsors and other organisations which will help me in my future career.
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