Program description
Sport and Exercise Science - MSc
This Program advances your specialist knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning sport and exercise. You develop professional skills in monitoring, analyzing, evaluating and prescribing interventions for the optimization of performance. Drawing on the expertise of Kent’s staff, many of whom are at the forefront of their fields, you have the opportunity to apply these skills in a real-world context by working with athletes or specialist client groups.
The Program is designed to develop the professional and academic skills of graduate sport scientists. Health and sport professionals who want to take modules on a stand-alone basis for continuing professional development are welcome to contact us.
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
Students applying for a postgraduate degree must normally have a British first or second class honours degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution. However, all applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. Please note that each program of study will have specific entry requirements too. Look up your program using our course finder and check under the 'Entry requirements' tab.
For information on entry requirements for your country, see our International Student website.
English Language Requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level. See our English language requirements page on our website for full details.
For specific entry requirements for your country and other relevant information, see the International Student website.
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Modules are indicative of those offered on this Program and it is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
On most Programs, you study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also be able to take ‘elective’ modules from other Programs so you can customize your Program and explore other subjects that interest you.
Please visit the university website for more information
Scholarships & funding
The University of Kent has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is pleased to offer a number of Scholarships for Undergraduate and Taught Masters students. The Scholarships are worth £8,000 towards the cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
Further details on how to apply and a full list of scholarships available can be found on the University of Kent's Scholarships and Funding web pages.
Tuition fees
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Continuing studies
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University of Kent
Kent is one of the UK’s leading universities. Awarded Gold, the highest rating, in the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework, and with a global reputation for excellence we offer you outstanding teaching, world-leading research, stunning study locations and a superb...
Why study at University of Kent
Inspirational teaching
Kent has been awarded Gold, the highest rating, in the UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Excellent support
Shortlisted in the Outstanding Support for Students category of the Times Higher Education Awards 2018.
Superb student experience
Our students consistently rate us as offering one of the best student experiences in the UK
Global outlook
We pride ourselves on our strong international focus, and enable our students to develop a global perspective
First class facilities
Kent students benefit from continual investment in facilities, academic programmes and services.
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