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PostgraduateMSc

Sport, Health and Exercise Science

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£11,060Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Would you like to further your career in sport, health and exercise science? Would you like to offer sports science support to professional teams? Or does working in the field of physical activity and exercise in your community drive your ambition? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Exercise Physiology
Research Methods in Sport Science
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Sports Nutrition and Performance
Health Promotion and Physical Activity
Applied Sport Psychology
Research Project and Dissertation
Environmental Physiology and Adaptation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 or above in a relevant science subject such as Sports Science, Biomedical Science or Physiotherapy, although experience can sometimes be taken into account.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,060

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,060

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits (£1,229 for UK students)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based263 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of South Wales

About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Sport, Health and Exercise Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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