Overview

Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for graduates and people currently working in sport and exercise science or a related area – offers the mix of critical thinking, expert knowledge and professional skills that employers seek. 

Career

Sport and exercise is a growing and exciting industry, with around 400,000 people working in the physical activity sector in England alone (Sporting Future Strategy, UK Gov). Hugely popular and successful events like the UEFA European Women's Championship and the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games are having a big impact and driving the demand for ever more highly qualified professionals to work in this field.    Our MSc could lead to a wide range of possible career opportunities and professions. These include academic research, elite sport, public health and wellbeing or employment in major businesses, sporting bodies or clubs. You might even decide to work for yourself, perhaps in the fast-growing digital fitness sector or running your own coaching or consultancy business. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Skills

Research Methods and Design

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

Neuroscience in Sport and Exercise
Working in Sport and Exercise Psychology

System Physiology and Exercise Testing

Cardiorespiratory Physiology

Biological Basis of Human Movement

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Sport and Exercise Genetics
Sport and Exercise Psychology Consultancy

Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Cognition and Emotion in Sport and Exercise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree - at least a 2.2 - typically in a related area or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience. Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance, even if they do not have the required qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10250 GBP / year

≈ 10250 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

Funding

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