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To apply for MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences starting in October 2025, click apply.
Course starts: 13 October 2025Apply now
Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply linkApply now
Help elite athletes reach their optimum sports performance or improve fitness through exercise referral and community programmes. Specialise in both those areas through a solid grounding in grounding in data visualisation and interpretation, advanced sport and exercise sciences and contemporary issues in sport. Build a portfolio of work that will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs.
The course mixes taught elements with independent research and self-directed study. There is flexibility to pursue personal interests in considerable depth, with guidance and inspiration from supportive tutors. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work, feedback from clients/employers, and a record of practical and academic projects.
Compared to undergraduate studies, this Masters has more emphasis on self-directed lab work, data collection and analysis. We encourage you to undertake real-world internships and build up experience with external clients and sports clubs. This practical experience will complement the rigorous research elements of the course.
We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, problem-based learning seminars, web-based resources, small group discussions and debates. You will develop your practical skills with workshops and laboratory classes.
Assessment methods include essays, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations, scientific reports, practical exams, data analyses, critical reviews, poster presentations and a dissertation.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
The University recognises the value of professional experience. Prospective students with appropriate professional experience may claim an exemption for up to 50% of the taught elements through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.
If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
Fees are:
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Recent Sunderland graduates are now working within the fitness industry, sports development and in Further Education colleges. Potential employers include national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services, local authorities, health bodies including the NHS, and schools and colleges.
Job roles include the following (some require further training):
Being able to incorporate my strength and conditioning knowledge has been a game changer.
My master's degree took me to a new level professionally.
I wouldn’t have studied anywhere else.
