MSc Sport & Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A research-informed master's within the school's Postgraduate Scheme in Sport, offering a general route or specialist pathways in Biomechanics or Physiology, with PgC (60 credits) and PgD (120 credits) step-off points and a 180-credit MSc. Combines professional practice and research training and supports internship opportunities with sport organisations. Taught at Cyncoed Campus, with delivery restricted to two days a week to support part-time study.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 1-2 years full time; 3-5 years part time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Dissertation Project (60 credits), Research Methods, Professional Practice and Laboratory Skills in Sport and Exercise Science, and Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science. Options include Sport Psychology: Theory to Practice, Advanced Theory of Sports Biomechanics, Sport Biomechanics and Injury Management, Physiology of Sports Performance, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Exercise and Illness, Independent Study and Software Engineering. Named pathways: Biomechanics and Physiology.

Career pathways

Employment in research or professional practice, applied sport scientists at institutes of sport (such as the English Institute of Sport and Sport Wales), professional clubs, national governing bodies, clinical settings, lecturing and the fitness industry; progression to MPhil/PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise related area appropriate to the programme, or in an alternative discipline acceptable to the Programme Director; candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport or exercise science are also considered. Selection is based on the formal application and CV, with an interview possible and an informal conversation with the programme director usually offered before an offer. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1-2 years full time; 3-5 years part time

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