Erasmus Mundus (EMSEP) Scholarships for International Students

Overview

The European Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology programme (EMSEP) is an Erasmus Mundus programme organised by a network of four leading European universities in the field: University of Jyväskylä, Finland; University of Thessaly, Greece; Lund University, Sweden and University of Leipzig, Germany. The two-year full-time EMSEP programme is taught completely in English and it offers education opportunities for students of all nationalities.

The programme aims at educating highly qualified researchers and professionals for the growing field of SEP, for example, in the areas of motivation, performance, behaviour regulation, counselling, and preventive interventions within sport and exercise. The programme is a timely response to increased demands for experts in the field to address major challenges related to illhealth, a sedentary life style and the world of sports today.

The EMSEP programme prepares students for a research and/or professional career in Sport and Exercise Psychology through a combination of coursework, independent study, internship, and an extensive hands-on research experience. After a successful completion of the course, the graduates will be awarded a double degree. The EMSEP graduates are expected to find employment in the private and public sectors of exercise, well-being and sport, for example, as health and fitness leaders, instructors, coaches, performance enhancement or psychological health consultants, or academic researchers in the field.

Network Universities

University of Jyväskylä (Finland)

University of Thessaly (Greece)

Lund University (Sweden)

University of Leipzig (Germany)

Institution - Title of Degree Awarded

JyU - Master of Sport Sciences, major: Sport and Exercise Psychology

LU - Master of Sport Sciences with a specialisation in Sport Psychology

UTH - European Master of Sport and Exercise Psychology

UL - Master of Science in Sport Science, major: Diagnostic and Intervention

Admission Requirements

- Previous studies - Bachelor's degree in Sport Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Sciences or other relevant field

Previous studies qualifying applicants for entry into the programme include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (including Sport and Exercise Psychology, Social Psychology, general Psychology), Sport Sciences (such as physical education, sport administration, coaching), Health sciences or in another related field.

- Proof of English language proficiency

The required level of English proficiency for the programme is:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based). TOEFL ITP (Institutional Test) is not accepted.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or above

CAE or CPE with grade A, B or C is acceptable

University of Jyväskylä Language Centre Test of English: B2 in all parts of the test

- Proven interest in the field of sport and exercise psychology

Proven interest in the field of sport and/or exercise psychology may take the form of

work experience

research experience and/or

voluntary work

in a sports or psychology setting. Proof should be provided in the form of testimonial or other written confirmation from a relevant professional (e.g. employer, coach) who can attest to the applicant's interest in the field of sport and exercise psychology.

- Basic knowledge of research methodology

The applicants must possess basic knowledge of research methodology. This is assessed through

courses taken in research methodology mentioned in the application form and attested by the transcript of records or other certificates, and

a preliminary research proposal for the master's thesis

Scholarships

The EMSEP consortium offers scholarships for both European and non-European students. The scholarships are funded by the European Commission and will be awarded to the best students on a competitive basis.

	Category A scholarships	Category B scholarships
Contribution to the programme participation costs (including health insurance)	€ 7,500 / year	€ 3,500 / semester
Monthly allowance	€ 1,000	€ 500
Contribution to mobility, travel, installation and any other type of costs	€ 8,000 (total in two years)	-
Total	€ 47,000 during the two years of study	€ 19,000 during the two years of study

Category A scholarships

Students who are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship, are citizens from all other countries than:

• the 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden,Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) and
• the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland)

AND who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries.

NB! If you are a national of a non-EU/EEA-EFTA country but are resident or have carried out your main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries, you will be considered as a Category B applicant.

Category B scholarships

Students who are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarship, are citizens from

• the 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden,Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) and
• the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland)

Documentation needed for application

1) Application form
2) Copy of passport
3) Official transcript of records
4) Certified copies of degree certificates
5) Certificate of English language proficiency
6) A preliminary research proposal for the master’s thesis
7) Testimonials or other written confirmations
8) Two written references

Application Period for 2012: November 21, 2011 - January 9, 2012

Application steps

1. Sign in for the centralised application service provided by the University Admissions Finland and create a user account.

2. Fill in the application template online. You do not need to fill in the template all at once. You may save your progress and return to the application template at a later date. The information you have given on the application template will be compiled into a pdf-document, which will become your Application Form as you print it out.

3. Print your Application Form or have it sent to your email for later printing.

4. Sign the Application Form.

5. Collect the supporting documents which the programme requires. They are listed on the first page of the Application Form. Mark down your Application Form number into every document, and the number together with the name of the university into the lower left corner of the envelope.

6. Send the application via postal mail to University Admissions Finland:

University Admissions Finland
Yliopistonkatu 2
FI-00170 Helsinki
FINLAND

If you use a courier service please also mark down the University Admissions Finland’s phone number +358 (0)9 191 23528.


Please make sure to attach your Application Form number to all the documents. The Application Form number is printed on the top right corner of the Application Form.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the EMSEP programme, the application process, admission criteria or studying in the EMSEP programme, do not hesitate to contact us!

Contact information

University Admissions Finland
Yliopistonkatu 2
FI-00170 Helsinki
FINLAND
emsep-mundus@sport.jyu.fi
Tel. +358 40 805 3397
https://www.jyu.fi/sport/en/study/programmes/emsep



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