APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE MSc
Would you like to become an applied sport scientist working with professional athletes or promoting healthy lifestyles? This exciting MSc is your route to a fulfilling career as a high-level sport and exercise professional.
- Tailor your studies to match your professional interests and aspirations in sport and exercise science. Module options cover a variety of disciplines, so you have the flexibility to tailor your degree according to your area of expertise
- Select a Psychology pathway that has been developed with industry requirements in mind. The pathway has been endorsed via the BASES Postgraduate SEPAR Endorsement Scheme (PSES)
- Gain substantial practical experience in real-world settings, working directly with clients on applied placements and internships
- Benefit from the support of industry-experienced mentors, both within the University and in the workplace
- Build high-quality research skills and learn how to apply latest scientific finding in the work environment
- Draw on our wide-ranging partnerships with leading athletes, sports teams and sports organisations
- Make the most of our state-of-the-art sport and exercise science facilities, complete with cutting edge technology for measuring performance
Campus Information
Derby
Our Derby Campus is made up of several different sites. Getting between them and the halls of residence couldn't be easier. Whether you're heading to lectures or into town, you can hop on to our free Unibuses or enjoy a walk to unwind or set you up for the day.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
What you do after you leave us is as important to us as what you do while you're here. That's why we work with employers to help you get the best possible start. Our degrees are designed to help you along your career path - and there are opportunities inside and outside your course that will help you stand out in the market place.
Our graduates have gone on to great things, whether that is creating stunning video games for Xbox, running a tasting room at a prestigious wine farm in South Africa or starting their own business.
Employability and Enterprise Hub
This facility at our Kedleston Road site enables you to:
- Network with and be mentored by senior business figures
- Attend exclusive business seminars and workshops
- Access funding to start up your own enterprise
- Gain employment with top-level companies
- Use your skills to help good causes
- Employers use the hub to interview and talent-spot students, so it’s somewhere to get yourself noticed.
Our links with industry, professional qualifications and career support will help you succeed, whatever your goals. You may already be sure of your career path and know exactly which course you need to take to get you there. Perhaps you have already embarked on your career but need extra qualifications to progress or to switch sectors.
At Derby you can choose from a range of professional qualifications, from our MBA and LLM to various teacher training options. Alternatively, our online courses provide flexible study which allows you to continue working while gaining your qualifications.
We develop our courses in partnership with employers and industry bodies to provide you with skills relevant to today’s workplace. Placements and work-based projects will give you the professional edge, and in many cases you can tailor your postgraduate studies to your specific career needs.
Get your business idea off the ground
If you are interested in starting your own business, we can offer you a range of support:
Our employability award focuses on enterprise and business start-up
Be The Boss, our award-winning programme of enterprise support aimed at students and graduates who want to become self-employed
Introductory workshops cover business basics, generating ideas and business planning
Links to online tutorials and resources help you get your business started
Networking events help you build your confidence and widen your contacts
Our Start-Up Project provides specialist in-depth support, workshops and business advice appointments
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14900 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: 28 GBP