Applied Sport and Exercise Science

Would you like to become an applied sport scientist working with professional athletes or promoting healthy lifestyles? This exciting MSc is your route to a fulfilling career as a high-level sport and exercise professional.

- Tailor your studies to match your professional interests and aspirations in sport and exercise science. Module options cover a variety of disciplines, so you have the flexibility to tailor your degree according to your area of expertise

- Select a Psychology or Performance Analysis pathway that has been developed with industry requirements in mind. The Psychology pathway has been endorsed via the BASES Postgraduate SEPAR Endorsement Scheme (PSES)

- Gain substantial practical experience in real-world settings, working directly with clients on applied placements and internships

- Benefit from the support of industry-experienced mentors, both within the University and in the workplace

- Build high-quality research skills and learn how to apply latest scientific finding in the work environment

- Draw on our wide-ranging partnerships with leading athletes, sports teams and sports organisations

- Make the most of our state-of-the-art sport and exercise science facilities, complete with cutting edge technology for measuring performance

Our MSc will help you raise your game as a new type of sports and exercise practitioner. It has been designed to reflect a national drive to improve the overall calibre of professionals working in the sector.