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Master of by Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Research degree in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Heriot-Watt University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of by Research in Sport
Exercise and Health Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Academic and industry research careers
Evidence-based solutions in sport
Exercise and health

Curriculum

One-year research master in which students design an individual research project with an allocated supervisor
Building skills in research design
Data collection
Analysis and interpretation. The page does not list taught modules
The project covers sport and exercise science
Sports engineering or human health.

Entry requirements

Academic

Minimum 2.1 honours degree in a relevant subject
Subjects are listed on the programme page.
UK 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent (most programmes
2:1 for Actuarial and some maths/engineering programmes
Stated per programme).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours) in a relevant subject, Some engineering/biomedical programmes accept strong professional experience, Interpreting/translating needs language proficiency and a test.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 85
PTE Academic 68
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 125

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the research page for the project area
Start dates and fees
contact the School to discuss your proposal. Apply through the postgraduate online application form (create an account). Upload your transcript and the documents marked with an asterisk
Including a research proposal where asked
Plus passport and English evidence. The School may interview you. Accept your offer and pay the advance instalment of fees where required. Request your CAS
Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
539 GBP).

Other costs

Tuition per year	£22,936 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Edinburgh Campus
Faculty or school	School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
Department	Department of by Research in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.