MRes
Sport, Exercise and Health Science

• A bespoke programme that is unique to you
• Applied practice work experience
• Innovative and supportive programme team
• Opportunities for research collaboration 

Students will complete a substantial amount of independent research as part of their Major Independent Study Module, the research will and can vary depending on the student’s area of interest. Students are encouraged to produce research to a publishable manner. Alongside their Major Independent Study, students will negotiate their specialism with an academic member of the programme team. This unique module offers students a bespoke curriculum, aiming to allow students to specialise in a specific discipline. Students will also complete an Advanced Research Methods module. 

MODULES

• Major Independent Study
• Negotiated Learning Module
• Advanced Research Methods

The entry requirements for this course are 2:1 above in any undergraduate degree, 2:2 will be considered by individual application only and will be subject to an interview process and completion of a short bridging module (Preparing for Academic Success).

Applications are welcome from all backgrounds but if the undergraduate degree was not achieved in the sport discipline, the applicant will be subject to an interview. Applicants must also have achieved a 2:1 grade in their undergraduate dissertation/project. If applicants have been out of education for >5 years, they are required to complete a short bridging module (Preparing for Academic Success).

A variety of assessment methods are employed from exams to essays and presentations. 

The MRes allows students to specialise in a specific area thus opportunities for careers can range from teaching and coaching to performance analyst, physiologist, research and much more. 

The fees you pay and the support available may depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees and finance page.

You can see the full programme specification here.