Overview
We list Sports Therapy MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Sports Therapy is practical in style, with placement work built into most departments. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 30 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
This is a hands-on clinical route, and the thing to check is whether the course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, because insurance and employment usually depend on it. Much of the early work is self-employed or part time.
Roles graduates go into
- Sports therapist
- Pitchside or matchday therapist
- Rehabilitation practitioner
- Clinic practitioner
- Injury prevention specialist
- Strength and rehabilitation coach
Where they work
- Clubs and academies
- Private clinics and multidisciplinary practices
- Occupational health providers
- Armed forces and emergency services
- Self-employment
After the course
Accreditation and membership with the Society of Sports Therapists, plus pitchside immediate care certification for matchday work.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500