Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis)

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirement is an Upper Second Class Honours (2.1) or equivalent in a related subject, though acceptance of any candidate is at the discretion of the supervisor.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This degree requires you to undertake a substantial, original research project, under the supervision of one or more members of academic staff who act as supervisors (see our Master's by Research projects). Your supervisory team provides guidance both in terms of research project development and execution. Typically, you meet with your supervisors more frequently at the initial stages of research than during the phases of data collection and analysis.

Reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at Kent

• We offer a wide range of Master’s research projects for you to choose from.
• Our academic staff are leading experts in Sport and Exercise Sciences, ensuring you receive the best possible supervision. Find out about the staff who are open to supervising research students, together with their research interests.
• There's a wide range of training available to Master's students where you will gain traditional, transferable skills, plus research-specific training. This is either provided by Sport and Exercise Sciences staff or by the University's Graduate and Researcher College.
• You are invited to attend the School’s postgraduate seminar series to develop subject-specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of interest.
• Our world-leading research activity is divided into two main themes: Endurance Performance; and Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health; and spans the areas of physiology, psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, older people, clinical population, elite athletes, and members of the general population.

Find an MSc project and a supervisor

Choose an area that interests you from our wide range of Master’s research projects.

Once you have identified a project and a potential supervisor, please contact them directly by email to discuss the possibility of undertaking an MSc under their supervision. Please outline your interest in the research project, supply a CV including all relevant experience and details of how you will fund your study.

Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the most exciting and innovative sports departments in the UK. Based on the University’s Canterbury campus, we have well-equipped, state-of the-art sports science laboratories, a sports therapy clinic, sports rehabilitation gymnasium and respiratory clinic. Our laboratories include the latest equipment, such as our:

• anti-gravity treadmill, originally developed to help NASA astronauts to exercise in space

• cycling and rowing ergometers to measure anaerobic capacity

• isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle and joint function

• brain and muscle stimulators

• 3D motion video analysis

• imaging and treatment ultrasound

• gait analysis and force pedals

• blood testing and gas analysis equipment

• rehabilitation gymnasium

• environmental chamber, which can recreate the atmosphere in the Brazilian jungle or at the top of Everest.

As a Kent student, you'll also have access to some top-class leisure and study facilities. For example, the Sports Centre and Pavilion provide:

• an air-conditioned fitness suite across two floors

• dance and fitness studios with numerous classes

• indoor courts for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball and squash

• training facilities for martial arts, boxing and combat sports

• outdoor pitches for rugby, football and American football.

Information for international students

Please see our International website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, international fee-paying students cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

Please see our funding pages for the most current information.