MSc Psychology: Sport and Performance Psychology Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

16,335 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in this Master’s track. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?


You learn how to translate insights from sport psychological literature into practical applications. This will help you to coach people in positions such as performance coach, psychological skills trainer, consultant or policymaker.


Examples of questions that are answered in this track are:


  • Why do some people perform better under pressure while others perform worse?
  • How can professional singers manage their performance anxiety?
  • How can you help someone who wants to be the best football player in the world?
  • How can an advertising agency increase its creative output?
  • Why is Pep Guardiola such a successful coach?


On the one hand, you look at individual factors such as self-confidence, concentration, performance anxiety, motivation and flow. On the other hand, you study social factors such as group processes, team performance, leadership, coaching, and the role of the media and the public.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in this Master’s track. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?


You learn how to translate insights from sport psychological literature into practical applications. This will help you to coach people in positions such as performance coach, psychological skills trainer, consultant or policymaker.


Examples of questions that are answered in this track are:


  • Why do some people perform better under pressure while others perform worse?
  • How can professional singers manage their performance anxiety?
  • How can you help someone who wants to be the best football player in the world?
  • How can an advertising agency increase its creative output?
  • Why is Pep Guardiola such a successful coach?


On the one hand, you look at individual factors such as self-confidence, concentration, performance anxiety, motivation and flow. On the other hand, you study social factors such as group processes, team performance, leadership, coaching, and the role of the media and the public.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

100+
7+
190+
All Psychology Master's candidates are expected to meet the following basic requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of Psychology (≥5 EC at level 1)
  • ≥24 EC Methods and Statistics courses in Psychology or Social Sciences of which ≥21 EC on quantitative research
  • ≥9 EC an Empirical research project about which you wrote an individual report (demonstrating your writing & research skills) on a Psychological or related Social Science subject.
Candidates who obtain a Psychology Bachelor’s degree at a Dutch university prior to the start of the Master’s programme automatically meet all basic requirements.
12 Months
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,209 EUR
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International Students

16,335 EUR
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Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

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Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

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