Program Overview
The Sport at Edge Hill 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 Sport 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport 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
- Mental Health and Mental Illness: Prevalence, Determinants and Inequality
- The Policy Process in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
- Research Methods and Programme Design in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
- Applied Research Dissertation in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
- Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion for Children and Young People
- Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion for Adults and Older People
- Mental Health Awareness for Community Sports Participants and Practitioners
- Mental Health Awareness for Performance Sport Athletes and Practitioners
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To join this programme, you should have a first or upper second class Honours degree in a relevant sports-related discipline, including sports development, sports management, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, sports psychology, sociology of sport, and physical activity and health. If you have a degree in a related field, such as psychology, sociology, mental health, public health, or epidemiology, you are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a lower second class Honours degree in one of the above disciplines, in addition to relevant work or other experience in the field of sport, physical activity and mental health, may also be admitted at the department\xc2\x92s discretion.
Evidence of a suitable standard of English literacy and numeracy, such as GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), is also desirable.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,860 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, United Kingdom
Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. The university, which originally opened in 1885 as Edge Hill College, was the first non-denominational...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months