Plymouth Marjon University
MSc Sport and Exercise Science MSc (PG)
Plymouth Marjon University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of MSc Sport and Exercise Science MSc (PG) at Plymouth Marjon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Complementary & Alternative Medicine.

Overall student satisfaction
100 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in allied health

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Complementary & Alternative Medicine at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £22000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £26000 £15500 - £25000 £15500 - £29500


Salary of all UK Graduates of allied health

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25528 £20099 £20647
25-75 percentile range £22764 - £29792 £11919 - £26726 £11972 - £29300

Course Description

The MSc SES programme features a comprehensive and contemporary

approach to learning, research and applied practice in the sport and exercise science sector.

Graduates of sport and exercise science programmes face fierce competition with other professionals for many roles in the sport and exercise science industry. It is therefore the aim of this programme to provide students with a greater understanding of the integration of the various sub-disciplines and the interplay of those to provide a holistic view of work in the sport and exercise science sector. To become an accredited BASES scientist with Chartered status; a relevant programme of post graduate study is required.

The programme is underpinned by current research, theoretical discourse and professional practice with specific applied emphasis to ensure students are practically and ethically competent in the field of sport and exercise science. The programme aims to encourage learners to consider continued professional development of practical, ethical and transferable skills pertinent to the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Supervised Experience.

Approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOC) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for registration with that body.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of MSc Sport and Exercise Science MSc (PG) at Plymouth Marjon University

60% Teaching Professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Research project, case study, critical review, essay, lab report, observation pr practice, presentation, thesis and portfolio.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study MSc Sport and Exercise Science, MSc (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

There are no special entry requirements, however It is normally expected that the applicant will have a good first degree (2:1 and above), in a related area (e.g a programme aligning to the sport and health sciences) and/or relevant professional experience in the sport and exercise science sector. Recruitment follows University policies which promote equality of opportunity and all applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Costs

Tuition Fees MSc Sport and Exercise Science MSc (PG)

Ireland £8000
EU £14500
England UK £8000
Northern Ireland £8000
Scotland £8000
Wales £8000
Channel Islands £8000
International £14500

Additional fee information

EU applicants will be classed as International unless they hold Settled or Pre-settled status

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.

University Rankings

Positions of Plymouth Marjon University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Plymouth Marjon University in related subject specific rankings.

Sports Science

    • #51 
    • #67 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 5 university rankings of Plymouth Marjon University

About Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University, usually abbreviated to Marjon, is the trading name of the University of St Mark and St John. Based in a single campus several miles north of Plymouth city centre, next to Derriford Hospital, Marjon delivers courses and programs from two faculties: Faculty of Education, and Enterprise & Culture and Faculty of Sport, Health & Wellbeing.

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Student composition of Plymouth Marjon University

undergraduates:
2085
postgraduates:
415
Total:
2500
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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