Careers in Performance Psychology

As public understanding grows towards the role of psychology in boosting performance, this programme paves the way for careers in a variety of fields including sport, occupational and business psychology, executive performance, emergency services, team building, outdoor management and adventurous training.

Our staff actively consult with high-level sport performers up to Olympic and World standards. They also draw on their experience using psychology in business, performing arts, military and outdoor education settings.

Staff hold academic and professional qualifications with recognised professional bodies for psychologists.

Career outcomes

Our recent graduates have gone on to jobs that include:

  • Private consultancy in sports, business, music and performing arts
  • Management and technical roles in sporting bodies
  • Sports psychology practice in Sport Institute (public funded)
  • Lifestyle management in Sports Institute
  • Military and training agencies (for example, primary medical care)
  • Research (PhD in sports and business or management fields)
  • Further professional training, such as for clinical or educational psychology
  • Initial business roles to develop into Human Resources roles
  • Teaching or lecturing (Higher and Tertiary education).

Our graduates have gone on to work for universities all over the world. Others have found jobs with the MoD, airlines and leading Performance Enhancement Consultancies in the UK and the US.

Careers Service

The University of Edinburgh's Careers Service supports all current students (and graduates for up to 2 years) to develop their potential and achieve satisfying and rewarding futures.

Join in and make use of:

  • individual appointments
  • group sessions
  • wider campus-based activity
  • online services and resources

We also deliver a diverse programme of face-to-face and online events throughout the academic year.

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