Advanced Sport Performance Science

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline. See - Country-specific Information for European Applicants 2019 and Country-specific Information for International Applicants 2019.

Applicants will also be interviewed (in person or by Skype or Zoom) before any offer is made. Dates for interviews will be arranged after the application has been reviewed.

English Language
IELTS 6.5 Overall (5.5+ each comp.) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. Please email postgraduate@swansea.ac.uk for further information.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc programme in Advanced Sport Performance Science will equip students with the skills required to successfully and effectively work in the competitive environment of elite sport.

The course will comprise of taught modules that deepen students’ understanding of theories and practice of sport performance and develop an advanced understanding of research methodologies, data analytics, reflective practice, and critical analysis skills.

An industrial placement will allow students to apply their knowledge in a professional environment, further enhancing their employability.

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.