Overview

University of East Anglia's Professional Practice in Sport programme is informed by current professional and personal practices in both the UK and global contexts. You’ll study the development and implementation of public policy, strategies of leadership and management, the role of wellbeing in supporting performance, as well as ethics, integrity, and representation in sport.

Our interdisciplinary course aims to nurture your curiosity while building your confidence, understanding, and insights around various approaches. You’ll gain a deeper awareness of your professional practices and how these are influenced by your personal connections with the populations you serve. Whether you're looking to advance your professional development, improve your work environment, or create innovative strategies for under-represented groups, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your studies to your interests through a diverse range of modules.

Career Pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

Local government, development, advocacy roles in sport and physical activity sector
Leadership and senior management roles in sport and physical activity sectors, including schools and colleges 
NGBs, NGOs, not-for-profit and private sport, physical activity, and educational development organisations 
Sport and physical activity policymaking in the public and private sectors, think tanks, research organisations and charities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Reading
Ethics, Integrity and Representation in Sport
Performance Through Wellbeing
Digital Resources in Education
Public Health and Wellbeing in Educational Contexts

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 326 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Bachelors degree - 2:2 or equivalent
No specific degree subject is required, however it is advantageous to have studied in the sports science subject area, health sciences, and broader social sciences.

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants without a traditional undergraduate degree are welcome to apply as applications may be considered based on relevant professional experience, and/or voluntary work.

Tuition Fees

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23850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Free

Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 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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Duration

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