- Sport and Exercise Placement (SPOR11111) - 20 Credits
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise (SPOR11112) - 20 Credits
- Syllabus Option Module (Approved by Programme Leader) - 20 Credits
Undergraduate
School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
MSc Sport and Exercise
An advanced master’s degree tailored for sports practitioners, offering specialized pathway choices in Sport Coaching or Strength and Conditioning through elite work-based placements and applied science workflows.
Lanarkshire September January
Duration
1 year full-time (September start) or 16 months full-time (January start) / 2 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The MSc Sport and Exercise aims to advance your skills as a practitioner while allowing you to specialize in a specific discipline under the guidance of research-active elite sports specialists.
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The programme bridges scientific theory with real-world sports execution at our state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus, providing students with advanced performance analysis and strength and conditioning laboratory access.
Programme structure
Course Modules
This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.
- Optimising the Learning Environment in Sport (Sport Coaching Pathway) - 30 Credits
- Managing and Developing the Coaching Process (Sport Coaching Pathway) - 30 Credits
- Contemporary Issues in Strength and Conditioning (S&C Pathway) - 30 Credits
- Planning and Monitoring in Strength and Conditioning (S&C Pathway) - 30 Credits
- Applied Sport and Exercise Project (SPOR11108) - 60 Credits
Placement Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Lead high-performance training and sports science execution globally
Graduate Outcomes
StrongArticulates directly to premium regulatory guidelines (BASES, UKSCA, and UKCC) to eliminate baseline entry barriers.
Graduates are thoroughly prepared to operate as advanced sports scientists, elite strength and conditioners, or professional head coaches. The structural emphasis on applied project execution allows e…
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Key placement benefits
- Applied Sports Science Intervention
- High-Performance Coaching Design
- Athletic Planning & Data Monitoring
- Reflective Practitioner Management
Placement providers
- Professional Sports Clubs & Teams
- National Governing Bodies & Sporting Agencies
- Local Authorities & Community Projects
- Schools, Colleges & Higher Education Hubs
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 for the full course
£2,700 per 20-credit equivalent syllabus block
Flexible standard tuition fee instalment structures are configurable via student financial services.
Enhanced International Scholarships remain systematically accessible for qualifying self-funding non-EU applicants.
*Gross tuition matrices undergo structured annual evaluation. Values shown strictly reflect international student parameters.
English language
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
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Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated dynamically case-by-case by the international team.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Relevance
Aligned with premier regulatory sports benchmarks
Assessments leverage real-world portfolios and applied case studies to foster professional standards and reflective practice metrics.
BASES Alignment
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Pathway
Provides strong credit baselines toward achieving Supervised Experience goals.
UKSCA Integration
United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association Framework
Prepares candidates for formal professional accreditation processes.
International applicants subject to immigration control components typically do not require an ATAS certificate for this discipline.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a UK Honours degree (2.2 or above) or an equivalent international qualification in a sports science or related quantitative discipline. All candidates must submit a strong personal statement and a character reference detailing active voluntary or industrial experience within a sporting context.
Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.
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