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Sociology of Sport and Exercise MSc

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Parkgate Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Students studying this course will be better prepared to understand the place sport and exercise have within society and apply this to a range of vocational careers in the field.

Course overview

The sociology of sport and exercise is an increasingly important discipline in understanding sport, exercise, and wider fields such as health. Students studying this course will be better prepared to understand the place sport and exercise have within society and apply this to a range of vocational careers in the field.

Why study this course with us?

Our MSc in the Sociology of Sport and Exercise is taught by academic staff in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, whose commitment to research-informed teaching makes the course academically rigorous while creating a relaxed learning environment that the students find enjoyable.

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

Full-time students have six hours’ contact time per week, plus additional student tutorials. You will also be expected to engage in up to 20 hours’ private study per week.

Job prospects

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 organisations; research and consultancy; physical education teaching; and working in the health and fitness industry.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    63rd out of 101 10

    46th out of 86 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    90th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    13th

    71
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    139 65%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    26th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    42nd

    9

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