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MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science

University of South Wales

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University of South Wales

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Glyntaff Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science course represents the academic and research interests of exercise and health scientists at the University. During your postgraduate studies, you will conduct supervised and independent research work at our Sports Park and at our state-of-the-art environmental, exercise physiology and body composition laboratories on Glyntaff campus. The University of South Wales is 15th overall in the UK for world leading research in sports and exercise science – there is a strong research culture and our students are encouraged to engage with this from the beginning of their studies.A higher level degree such as an MSc, MPhil or PhD is becoming increasingly essential if you want to pursue a professional and/or academic career in sport and exercise science or physical activity/nutrition related to public health. Future employment opportunities include areas such as academia, professional sports clubs, the public/private health sector, sport national governing bodies, fitness industry, as well as supporting those of you already in employment such as teachers, community sport and health officers, as well as physical activity and fitness leaders.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

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University information

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

  • University League Table

    77th

  • Campus address

    University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    28th out of 85 20

    18th out of 35 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    131 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    34th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    24th

    24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 154
    99 64%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.46 87%

    5th

    1

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