MSc Sociology of Sport and Exercise

Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers including teaching in further/higher education institutions; full-time funded doctoral research; working with local, national, and international sports organizations; research and consultancy; physical education teaching; and working in the health and fitness industry.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Applications are expected from students who have studied sport and exercise sciences, sociology, education, health or history, or similar graduates with a relevant first degree (minimum of 2:2 honors or equivalent).

Applications from students with related work experience in the fields of sport, education, health, and leisure are welcome.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.