Sport and Exercise Sciences MSc

Help elite athletes reach their optimum sports performance or improve fitness through exercise referral and community programmes. Specialise in both those areas through a solid grounding in grounding in data visualisation and interpretation, advanced sport and exercise sciences and contemporary issues in sport. Build a portfolio of work that will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs.

North East Postgraduate Discount

Overview

The course mixes taught elements with independent research and self-directed study. There is flexibility to pursue personal interests in considerable depth, with guidance and inspiration from supportive tutors. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work, feedback from clients/employers, and a record of practical and academic projects.

Compared to undergraduate studies, this Masters has more emphasis on self-directed lab work, data collection and analysis. We encourage you to undertake real-world internships and build up experience with external clients and sports clubs. This practical experience will complement the rigorous research elements of the course.

Why us?

Involves in-depth work with ‘real’ subjects and as such allows students to apply theory to practice

Will take your undergraduate knowledge and skills and develop them substantially in the labs, classroom or practical situation

Course structure

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, problem-based learning seminars, web-based resources, small group discussions and debates. You will develop your practical skills with workshops and laboratory classes.

Assessment methods include essays, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations, scientific reports, practical exams, data analyses, critical reviews, poster presentations and a dissertation.

Modules on this course include:

Core modules

Data Visualisation and Interpretation (30 credits)
Advanced Sport and Exercise Sciences (30 credits)
Professional Skills and Practice (30 credits)
Research Project (60 credits)

Optional modules (choose one)

Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation (30 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise (30 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

Sunderland's outstanding facilities include laboratories with the latest fitness state of the art equipment and technology. We have invested in the latest software and equipment so that you have maximum scope to measure and improve performance. Our facilities will propel your learning in sport and exercise sciences.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is:

Qualification	Minimum grade
a Canadian bachelor's degree	GPA 2.40
a USA bachelor's degree	GPA 2.5

If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.

If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.

If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.

The University recognises the value of professional experience. Prospective students with appropriate professional experience may claim an exemption for up to 50% of the taught elements through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

Fees are:

£7,000 if you are from the UK/Europe*
£15,000 if you are an international student

*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

Recent Sunderland graduates are now working within the fitness industry, sports development and in Further Education colleges. Potential employers include national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services, local authorities, health bodies including the NHS, and schools and colleges.

Career options

Job roles include the following (some require further training):

Sports and exercise scientist
Performance Analyst
Sports coach/instructor
Manager of health promotion initiatives
Manager of cardiac rehabilitation and exercise referral
Fitness centre manager
Personal trainer/specialist fitness instructor
Lecturer

Meet the students

Undertaking my MSc proved to be a highly rewarding year, which took me to a new level professionally

Karl Pryor
I wouldn’t have studied anywhere else.

Ryan Marshall

Related courses

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

View Programme Specifications for the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing.

Page last updated: 25 September 2023

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