MSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc Sport and Exercise Science is a one-year postgraduate taught degree at the Colchester Campus covering the biological, physiological, biomechanical, nutritional and psychological factors that underpin human performance, health and exercise. It combines laboratory-based practical work with theory and an independent research project.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are a 60-credit Research Project, Further Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health (30) and Working in Multidisciplinary Teams (15), plus 75 credits of options. Students can take a transcript qualifier in Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Physiology or Sports Nutrition by choosing the specialist modules for that area.

Career pathways

Graduates move into elite sport (performance analysis, applied sport science, strength and conditioning support), healthcare and rehabilitation, research and academia, sport development and health, fitness and wellbeing roles; employers include the NHS, Nuffield Health and football clubs such as West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Millwall.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to sport and exercise science (life sciences, health and medical sciences, psychological and behavioural sciences, physical and natural sciences, engineering and technology, animal and veterinary sciences), with coursework in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition or data analysis. A 2:2 in other disciplines is considered with substantive professional experience in sport, exercise, health or animal-related fields; a third-class degree may be considered with significant relevant professional experience. English: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components for applicants whose first language is not English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme. Fee period not labelled on the page; one-year full-time course Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also available)

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