Sport and Exercise Science, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Engaging in research, teaching and third mission activity that spans the artificial boundaries between traditional disciplines.
Swansea University is unique as the only research-intensive university in the UK where Sport and Exercise Science is located in Engineering. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite and Professional Sports Exercise, Medicine and Health Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance Our research spans the areas of, science, technology, health and medicine applied to sport, exercise and health settings with children, older people, clinical groups and elite international sports people. Importantly, sport and exercise science research is applied in nature and populates teaching, third mission activities and work-related learning opportunities.
It has impact on elite sport, students, industry, patients and the general public.
Key highlights
- Research based in the A-STEM research centre
- Sport and Exercise Science uniquely located within Engineering
- Research areas include elite and professional sport performance
- Specialisms in exercise, medicine and health, and sports ethics
- Research with children, older people, clinical groups and elite athletes
- Applied research feeds into work-related learning opportunities
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Sport scientist
- Exercise physiologist
- Performance analyst
- Research assistant
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Clinical exercise specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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