Program Overview
The Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Sport and Exercise Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Sport and Exercise Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The research project gives you the opportunity to design, execute and report on a substantive piece of supervised empirical research by experiment.
- The systematic review enables you to examine a topic which requires systematic synthesis of data and existing empirical evidence.
- The applied project gives you the opportunity to design, deliver and evaluate an applied sport, exercise or physical activity intervention project with appropriate clients
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We designed this course to continue specialist studies at masters level for students who already possess a relevant first degree. You may also have an appropriate combination of other subject specific qualifications and relevant practical experience.
Normally you need one of the following
- a good first or upper second honours degree in sport or exercise science
- a good honours degree in a relevant science discipline with suitable content
- an alternative qualification with a suitable concentration of relevant science (at the discretion of the course leader)
- a qualification in science or sport or exercise science at a level lower than first degree coupled with relevant practical experience
The course leader interviews applicants with non-standard qualifications.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English.
International and European entry qualifications
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sheffield Hallam University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sheffield Hallam University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months