Overview
Sport Science MSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Sport Science pairs the science with the business side of the sector. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 32 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Working in elite sport is possible but rare, and most graduates apply the same science in health, rehabilitation, education and the armed forces. Accredited laboratory hours during the degree are what open the applied posts.
Roles graduates go into
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Performance analyst
- Physiologist or biomechanist
- Exercise referral practitioner
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Research assistant
Where they work
- Institutes of sport and national governing bodies
- Professional clubs and academies
- NHS exercise and cardiac rehabilitation
- Universities and research groups
- Armed forces and emergency services
After the course
BASES accreditation, which requires supervised experience after graduation and is what most applied posts ask for.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500