MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences

Take your skills to the next level with the MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences course. This degree is perfect if you want to build on your undergraduate knowledge and skills and apply it in the lab, classroom, or real-world settings. Whether you’re aiming to support elite athletes reach optimum performance or improve public health through exercise referrals and community programmes, you’ll gain expertise in both areas. You’ll develop strong skills in data visualisation and interpretation, explore advanced sport and exercise science, and tackle current issues in sport. We encourage you to undertake real-world internships with sports clubs and external clients to enhance your experience – this also complements the rigorous research elements of the degree. You’ll build a professional portfolio with employer feedback, giving you a real edge in the job market.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

October 2026 Full-time

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom