Performance Psychology

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class (2:1 or 2:2) Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whilst different skills may be required to work in domains such as the military, business, emergency services, surgery and the performing arts, the way our brains respond under pressure is the same. By understanding the psychological factors that influence how we perform under pressure, we can help both individuals and teams improve their performance.

On this course, studied entirely online, you’ll work through units including performance psychology such as decision-making, resilience and confidence; leadership challenges within different contexts; the psychology of pain, injury and recovery; and common mental health challenges. You’ll also develop your practical counselling and communication skills; undertake an in-depth, empirical study; and gain practical experience through working with individuals and groups within your chosen domain.

Wherever you’re based in the world, this course offers the chance to become part of a supportive online learning community. You’ll be able to network with those studying performance psychology in your chosen domain and others, guided by our performance-focused teaching staff who are all experts in their field. Choose from one year full-time or two years part-time.

This course explores the psychological factors that both influence and determine performance and performance under pressure. While the domain of activity changes the way the brain responds under pressure does not. Whether you are interested in the military, business, emergency services, the performing arts, surgery or any number of other pressured jobs, by understanding how we respond under pressure you can help performers from any discipline or domain to improve their performance.

The course draws upon contemporary research and best practice to explore the factors influencing both individual and team performance, and crucially how to go about maximising performance. Building upon the expertise of the AECC University performance-focused team you will be guided through this online course that is designed to give you maximum flexibility in completing your studies.

This course is currently subject to approval

Information for international students

Please note to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. You’ll need a minimum IELTS (academic) overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each section.