University of Roehampton (London)
University of Roehampton (London)

University of Roehampton (London)

Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, UK. London, United Kingdom Visit web page

Sport and Exercise Science

Study detals

: Master's degree : MRes (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science : Full time : 12 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

Roehampton English Language Test

  • Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores

TOEFL IBT

  • Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

IELTS Academic

     ·         Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component


Cambridge Advanced Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)


Cambridge Proficiency Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 

Academic requirements

Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:

  •  Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Speciality

There aren’t any pathways available

Additional information

Degree Overview

The Sports and Exercise Science masters in research (MRes) at the University of Roehampton provides you with essential tools to make the transition from postgraduate study to further study (PhD) or employment. You will undertake an extensive research dissertation which will give you the opportunity to perform focused research, informed and framed by theoretical understanding, and to develop the discipline-specific skills and understanding of the processes required for good research practice. To help inform your dissertation, you will also complete the Research Methods module and be paired with a project supervisor who is an expert in your chosen topic. You will develop an enhanced understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in your chosen area of Sport and Exercise Science Research. You will also gain the conceptual, practical and analytical framework for research and employment in the field of Sport and Exercise Science, while developing your ability to conduct a substantial piece of original research and present it in a variety of formats.

Study Reasons

  • Have the opportunity to take voluntary wok placements at leading organisations. Previous placements include Crystal Palace Football Club, Harlequin’s Rugby Football club internship and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
  • This programme successfully prepares graduates to take up positions such as Exercise Physiologists, Biomechanists, Performance Consultants, PhD students, Researchers, Health Care Professionals, Lecturers and Data Analysts
  • University of Roehampton London is ranked top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022)
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