Cardiff Metropolitan University
Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) FdSc
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Are you passionate about a career in Strength and Conditioning, Injury Assessment, Rehabilitation and Sport Massage?

If so, our Foundation Degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage Conditioning, can provide an opportunity for you to prepare to work in the growing leisure and professional sport industry. It will also develop skills that meet aspects of the wider health and wellbeing agenda.

Students will undertake modules that evaluate the scientific basis of preparation and rehabilitation of performers in sport and develop technical skills in the conditioning and rehabilitation of sports performers and a variety of soft tissue/massage methods. The programme enables students to apply professional principles of practice within competitive and non-competitive environments as well as preparing them for employment and/or future study.

This course is for you if...

... You want to progress your career in the leisure and professional sports sector

... You're looking to develop skills to support health and wellbeing

... You're passionate about working in the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Injury Assessment, Rehabilitation and Sport Massage

... You're looking for the next step in your career and you're keen to learn new skills and better your knowledge and understanding.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Access to HE Diploma

Qualifications equivalent to the above are also accepted. We'll also take into consideration the strength of your whole academic profile including your academic and sporting profile.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM), FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) FdSc

Ireland £7500 year 1
England UK £7500 year 1
Northern Ireland £7500 year 1
Scotland £7500 year 1
Wales £7500 year 1

Additional fee information

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Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #19 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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Where is this programme taught

Coleg Gwent
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