Sophie Warden – MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health

My tutors were very supportive throughout my undergraduate degree, so I knew I wanted to stay at Edge Hill to study more. I knew having a Masters degree would open a lot of doors for me professionally and this MSc offered a well-rounded approach to how mental health, sport and physical activity are intertwined, which is something that really piqued my interest.

The application process through the University website was pretty simple on the whole. I also applied for student finance through the government website to fund my MSc. If I’m honest I did get a little confused with it but I contacted Edge Hill support team and they talked me through the process.

I can see how all of the topics covered will be transferable into my professional life. It’s been fascinating to see just how much influence social processes have within sporting organisations. The main focus of my MSc course is learning the basics of mental health, mental illness, and how sport and physical activity can have both positive and negative impacts on both. I’ve also been learning about inequalities within society and sport, and I’ve found this really interesting and a new perspective for me to consider.

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