MSc Sport and Exercise Science

Advance your expertise in sport and exercise science and boost your employment prospects in this competitive field.

This course is designed to meet the professional standards set by the industry governing organization, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

As part of your course, you’ll:

Enhance your awareness of the professional issues and research applications within health, exercise, and sport

Engage with consultancy and research projects and work with elite-level athletes

Upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, and psychology

Gain experience through an independent project related to your specific interests

Exciting placement opportunities will help to further refine your knowledge, enhance your skills and boost your CV. Previous students have secured placements with Leeds United, Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos, and SportsAid, a UK charity helping the next generation of sports stars achieve their potential.

Much of our outstanding and pioneering research feeds directly into our taught modules providing the opportunity for you to develop professional skills and expertise in the area of sport and exercise science.

Applicants should either have at least a second-class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.