Master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology Leipzig University

University of Thessaly (Greece)

Courses are held in English (100%).

Please find all information regarding the Master's programme on our course website.

The aim of the degree programme is to qualify students for national and international, research-related work in the field of sport and exercise psychology.

Students will acquire extensive expertise in sport and exercise psychology, enabling them to (a) plan, apply for, conduct, evaluate and interpret theory-based studies. Accordingly, students will be able to (b) formulate practical recommendations for action and communicate these to the respective target groups. Students will acquire comprehensive methodological, social, and interpersonal skills for (c) leading sport psychology consulting and team management processes in international, individual and group settings. In addition, students will be able to (d) communicate with stakeholders in English, in both spoken and written settings, in a manner appropriate to their field of work, to cope with intercultural communication barriers, to recognise potential conflicts, and to solve these constructively with the help of adequate communication strategies. Students will also acquire personal and social skills to (e) develop a sport and exercise psychology-related self-concept, subject-specific professionalism, and competence in self-management.

Regarding the application process and the requirements for the Master's programme, we also provide more information in our FAQ section.

30 April (for applicants with an international degree)

31 May (for applicants with a German degree)

In the first semester, general foundations of the topics dealt with in sport and exercise psychology are reviewed and supplemented by current research trends and methods. In addition, foundations of research methodology and intercultural communication are laid and students’ knowledge of specialist terminology in sport and exercise psychology is expanded.

In the second semester, more in-depth study follows, after which the practical relevance of applied fields of sport and exercise psychology are dealt with, building on fundamental elements.

In the third semester of the Master’s programme, students have the opportunity to choose between a research-oriented internship or a stay abroad worth 30 credits. Students seeking a double degree are required to stay abroad at the University of Thessaly (for which an additional application is needed). In this case, the university at which the student is first enrolled is referred to as the host university, and the other university is referred to as the partner university.

In the fourth semester, students write their Master’s theses.

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In the third semester of the Master’s programme, students have the opportunity to do a research-oriented internship worth 30 credits.

No tuition fees

Semester contribution: approx. 290 EUR

• Bachelor’s degree in sport science, psychology or a related subject (e.g. kinesiology) or at least 60 credit points (ECTS) in sport science, psychology, research methodology or a combination thereof
• Knowledge of English at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or equivalent
• Letter of motivation (maximum two pages) containing: (1) reasons for your choice and expectations of the study degree course, (2) justification for your research orientation and research interests, (3) integration of previous studies and practical experience in the context of the Master's degree course, and (4) formulation of your future career perspective on the basis of the Master's degree course of study.
• Proof of scientific research experience (if applicable)
• Proof of practical experience in the field of sport and/or (sport) psychology (if applicable)
• Proof of periods abroad (if applicable)

Knowledge of English at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or the equivalent

Proof of English language:

• CEF (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): Level C1
• TOEFL (paper-based test): at least 637 points
• TOEFL (computer-based test): at least 180 points
• TOEFL (internet-based test): at least 95 points
• TOEIC: at least 945 points
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Minimum grade: C
• BEC Exam (Business English Certificate): BEC Advanced
• IELTS: at least 7.0 points
• BULATS: at least 75 points

30 April (for applicants with an international degree)

31 May (for applicants with a German degree)

No

An English-language course focusing on terminology in Sport and Exercise Psychology is integrated into the regular curriculum in the first semester.

Extracurricularly, we offer an online German self-study course starting in the first semester. If funding is available, we can also offer an additional in-person German course during the second semester.