Sportpsychologie
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Der Masterstudiengang Sportpsychologie (M.Sc.) an der BSP Business & Law School Berlin vermittelt fachlich fundierte Kenntnisse, um in der Sport- und Leistungsberatung professionell tätig zu werden. Sie verbinden psychologische Grundlagen mit anwendungsorientierten Inhalten aus dem Sport, Coaching und der Leistungsdiagnostik.
Das Studium ist praxisnah aufgebaut und kombiniert Module aus der Psychologie, der Sportwissenschaft sowie Methodenkompetenz und Projektarbeit. Am Ende steht die Masterthesis und das Kolloquium als wissenschaftlicher Abschluss Ihres Masterstudiums.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Teambuilding process and methodical development through self-experience and group work
- Psychology for sports consulting through the selected compulsory modules and the elective compulsory area (Psychology, Economics, or Morphological Consulting)
- Sportpsychology I and Sportpsychology II with focus on tools and methods for practice
- Coaching and supervision modules building on psychological practice competence
- Psychological Game Analysis as an analysis tool relevant for sports consulting practice
- Project work with supervision and practical application components across the programme
Curriculum
120 CP master’s programme structured across four semesters, including a Master thesis with colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | General and extended subject foundations (including entry modules where applicable) | M1P Allgemeine Psychologie | 10 | 45 |
| M2P Sozialpsychologie | 10 | |||
| M1W Organisation | 5 | |||
| M1B Kulturpsychologie | 5 | |||
| M4 Sportpsychologie I | 5 | |||
| M10 Teambuilding/Teamentwicklung | 5 | |||
| M15 Forschungsmethoden I | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Management, expanded subject competency, and applied psychology | M3P Psychologische Diagnostik | ||
| M2W Personal und Führung | ||||
| M2B Intensivberatung | ||||
| M5 Sportpsychologie II | ||||
| M6 Sportwissenschaften | ||||
| M11 Team- und Organisationspsychologie | ||||
| M12 Coaching | ||||
| M16 Forschungsmethoden II | ||||
| Semester 3 | Practical application and advanced methods | M3W Betriebs- und Volkswirtschaftslehre | 5 | 40 |
| M3B Werkanalysen | 5 | |||
| M8 Leistungssport im Kindes- und Jugendalter | 5 | |||
| M13 Sportpsychologisches und Mentales Training | 5 | |||
| M14 Projektstudium | 15 | |||
| M17 Projektarbeit und -supervision | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Final thesis phase | M18 Masterthesis und Kolloquium | 20 | 20 |
| Total | All modules including entry/foundation modules, applied modules, project work, and Master thesis with colloquium | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready skills for professionally sound sports psychology consulting for athletes, coaches, teams, and sports clubs in Germany.
- You develop the ability to support performance optimization through coaching processes and psychological work with group and team dynamics.
- You build practical competence through supervised experiences with sports and business practice partners so you graduate with real consulting exposure.
- You also prepare for sports psychology roles in business and organizational contexts, including team development, leadership training, and organizational consulting.
Employability rate
Sports psychology graduates at BSP Business and Law School Berlin typically have an employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20%, reflecting steady demand for coaching and consulting-oriented specialists in Germany.
Overall, this indicates a stable career outlook where practical competence and networking can significantly improve job prospects.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | |
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must have completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sports Science. For other humanities backgrounds, the degree should include counselling components, together with relevant sports experience. The university also states that international applicants are required to provide proof of education in accordance with the Brandenburg Higher Education Act. |
Language requirements
This programme is taught mainly in German. BSP also expects international applicants to meet the stated level of German language competence before starting the degree.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 16560 / total program | Tuition fees for the Master's degree in Sports Psychology (M.Sc.) are EUR 16,560, paid in 24 constant monthly instalments of EUR 690 in the full-time model. Newly enrolled students are charged a one-time examination fee of EUR 100. |
| Examination fee | EUR 100 / one time | One-time examination fee for newly enrolled students. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | This master’s programme is within the DAAD EPOS list of selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany, so eligible applicants from developing countries can be considered. EPOS supports master-level study at selected German universities for participants who match the EPOS eligibility profile. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application
Apply during the published application process window for the winter semester admission. Prepare your degree documents and, if needed, any supporting evidence for your sports experience. Make sure your application is complete before submission because further evaluation depends on the documents you upload or provide.
Provide education proof for international applicants
International applicants are required to provide proof of education in line with the Brandenburg Higher Education Act. If your qualification is from abroad, submit the required documents so the university can check equivalence. Start early to allow time for document checks and any requests from the admissions team.
Meet the programme language requirement
BSP specifies that German language skills at C1 level are required. Before you start, ensure you can demonstrate the required level using the accepted type of proof as per BSP’s admissions guidance. If you are unsure whether your language evidence is sufficient, contact the programme’s admissions office for confirmation.