MSc Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition and biomechanics while gaining experience through research and a sports science internship. 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 industry governing organisation, the Chartered Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (CASES).

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Research Process, Professional Practice, Major Independent Study, Measurement Techniques in Biomechanics (Biomechanics), Evidence Based Practice in Sports Physiology (Physiology), Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology (Psychology), Sport & Exercise Nutrition (Nutrition), Physiology of Sports Conditioning, Biomechanics of Human Gait (Biomechanics), Mechanisms of Adaptation to Exercise Training (Physiology).

Career pathways

A variety of career options will be available to you upon graduation. You could lead sport science support programmes for professional teams and athletes or get involved in physical activity and intervention programmes in the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours 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 honours 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; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. 5 with no skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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