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Master of Sport and Exercise Science in by Research and Thesis

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science by Research in Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis) is a 1-year full-time master's programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering a one-year research-and-thesis master's in sport and exercise science.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Sport and Exercise Science in by Research and Thesis. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: 1-year full-time research degree (a supervised research thesis) in Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis).

Career outcomes

Potential pathways: Fitness and wellness programme roles
Sports science assistant
Research support
Further study. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.

Curriculum

1-year full-time research degree (a supervised research thesis) in Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis). Students work with a supervisory team of usually two academics
Receive research-skills training and join School research events. The page lists no fixed module titles.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): 2.1 or above in an acceptable subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Natural Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.