Advanced Sport Performance Science, MSc (Taught)

Course summary

Our course is anchored around major sporting events, which means challenges will be real, and our modules will give students a toolbox of solutions to apply and continually develop as a practitioner. This MSc programme in Advanced Sport Performance Science will build on staff expertise and partnerships to deliver a programme that ensures students are equipped with key theoretical and practical skills required to work in high performance sport. The MSc has been designed in collaboration with industry leaders and practitioners, and will offer a unique opportunity for students to learn from world-leading academics in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, whilst also working alongside leading high performance sport practitioners. Our course is anchored around major sporting events, which means challenges will be real, and our modules will give students a toolbox of solutions to apply and continually develop as a practitioner. This MSc programme in Advanced Sport Performance Science will build on staff expertise and partnerships to deliver a programme that ensures students are equipped with key theoretical and practical skills required to work in high performance sport. The MSc has been designed in collaboration with industry leaders and practitioners, and will offer a unique opportunity for students to learn from world-leading academics in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, whilst also working alongside leading high performance sport practitioners. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.

Modules

Modules include: Current Concepts in Advanced Sport Performance Science Advanced Performance Testing, Measurement and Reporting Principles of Measurement and Data Analysis Dissertation Industry Placement Find out more from our YouTube Playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkk6AXRa74cITykmDRWkY4M6oLmQBHj8) as our Sport Science academics give an overview of each module. Year 1 (Level 7T) FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert Compulsory Modules Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Advanced performance testing, measurement and reporting September-January 20 SR-M14 Placement Academic Year 60 SR-M15 Current Concepts in Advanced Sport Performance Science September-January 20 SR-M16 Principles of Measurement and Data Analysis January-June 20 SR-M13 SPEX M Level Dissertation June-September 60 SR-D00

Assessment method

The programme will utilise a variety of teaching methods including lectures, small group work, practical laboratory-based sessions, projects, and the use of virtual learning environments. The practical skills and professional placement focus on this programme will mean teaching will be authentic and practice driven. Modules may use lecture recording, blended learning and flipped learning approaches. Full details of the methods used within each module for both teaching and assessment can be found within the module descriptors and handbooks.

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 [email protected] for further information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£10400	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£10400	Year 1
Scotland	£10400	Year 1
Wales	£10400	Year 1
EU	£18750	Year 1
International	£18750	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .