University of South Wales
Sports and Exercise Medicine PgDip
University of South Wales

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Sports and Exercise Medicine PgDip and other courses in Media Studies at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies 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 £21000 £18500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £24000 £15500 - £22000 £18000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22017 £19297 £23262
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25033 £15218 - £24297 £17814 - £29255

Course Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine is for those working in a sports clinic environment who want to enhance their employability by developing the skills to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate evidence.

This online course is delivered by an innovative and experienced team who have an established international reputation in sports and exercise medicine. The curriculum is based on the specialist training curriculum developed by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. It therefore meets the highest standards for Sports and Exercise Medicin education and will enhance national and international employability. On completion you can progress to the MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine (online delivery)

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 Sports and Exercise Medicine PgDip at University of South Wales

30% Sales occupations
20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Protective service occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Grading & Study Time

****You will be assessed via a range of methods including:**** **•Clinical case scenarios, with case-based discussion** **•Individual learning portfolio** **•Group/individual activity** **•Case-based examination**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports and Exercise Medicine, PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

•An Honours degree at class 2:1 or above in a relevant health based subject or medicine or physiotherapy.

•Accredited Prior Learning (APL) may be negotiated on an individual basis.

Costs

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 University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.

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