Overview

Take your skills to the next level with the MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences course at University of Sunderland . This degree is perfect if you want to build on your undergraduate knowledge and skills and apply it in the lab, classroom, or real-world settings.

Whether you’re aiming to support elite athletes reach optimum performance or improve public health through exercise referrals and community programmes, you’ll gain expertise in both areas. You’ll develop strong skills in data visualisation and interpretation, explore advanced sport and exercise science, and tackle current issues in sport.

We encourage you to undertake real-world internships with sports clubs and external clients to enhance your experience – this also complements the rigorous research elements of the degree. You’ll build a professional portfolio with employer feedback, giving you a real edge in the job market.

Career opportunities could include:

Sports and exercise scientist
Performance analyst
Sports coach or instructor
Health promotion manager
Cardiac rehab/exercise referral manager
Fitness centre manager
Personal trainer or specialist fitness instructor
Lecturer.

Recent graduates now work in the fitness industry, sports development, the NHS, local authorities, and Further Education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Visualisation and Interpretation

Advanced Sport and Exercise Sciences

Professional Skills and Practice

Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation

Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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General requirements

Our typical offer is a 2:2 honours degree in a sports-related subject. We'll consider applicants from other subjects though we may ask for a portfolio of evidence.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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