| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2026-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Sport and Exercise Science MSc by Research at the University of Gloucestershire is a two-year program that provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The program focuses on three research areas: Human Movement Dynamics, Injury Prevention and Coaching Practice, and Sport, Exercise, and Wellbeing in Society. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, academia, and other sectors.
Program Outline
Sport and Exercise Science MSc by Research at the University of Gloucestershire
Degree Overview:
The Sport and Exercise Science MSc by Research is a two-year program offered at the University of Gloucestershire. It provides research students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The program focuses on three research areas:
- Human Movement Dynamics
- Injury Prevention and Coaching Practice
- Sport, Exercise, and Wellbeing in Society This program allows students to conduct and evaluate original research under the guidance of experienced academics. Students also benefit from access to extensive research laboratories and equipment, as well as support for fieldwork, data analysis, and publication.
Outline:
The MSc by Research program offers both full-time and part-time study options, permettant students to balance their studies with other commitments. The program is typically structured as follows:
Year 1:
- Focus on developing research skills and knowledge through a combination of taught modules and independent research.
- Taught modules may cover topics such as research methods, data analysis, ethics, and scientific writing.
- Students undertake independent research under the supervision of an academic member of staff. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting experiments, or conducting literature reviews.
Year 2:
- Continue independent research and further refine research skills.
- Prepare and submit a research thesis, which is the culmination of the program.
Assessment:
Assessment in the program is based on a combination of coursework and the research thesis. Coursework may be assessed through essays, presentations, and exams. The research thesis is assessed by two external examiners who are experts in the student's research field.
Teaching:
The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision. Students have access to a team of experienced academics who are actively engaged in research. The program also provides opportunities for students to present their research at conferences and workshops.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in research, academia, and other sectors. Potential career paths may include:
- Research scientist
- Lecturer/professor
- Coach/trainer
- Sport and exercise psychologist
- Public health specialist
Other:
- The program is open to students with a first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area, such as sport science, exercise science, or a related field.
- Students are required to submit a research proposal as part of their application.
- The program has a strong track record of student success, with graduates securing research positions at universities and research institutions around the world.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
PhD Full Time (4 years)
- UK: £5,100 per year
- International: £12,775 per year
MSc by Research Full Time (2 years)
- UK: £5,100 per year
- International: £12,775 per year
MSc by Research Part Time (3 years)
- UK: TBC
- International: TBC
PhD Part Time (6 years)
- UK: TBC
- International: TBC International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
