About the course

Launch your career in the sport, exercise and health sector with this multi-disciplinary degree that also incorporates a year working in industry. This unique course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to boost the performance of elite athletes and to work with members of the public including children, older people and those adapting to illness and injuries, to improve their quality of life.

　　Overview

　　Our expert lecturers are active researchers and have practical experience of working in areas such as sports management and policy, sport marketing and leadership, nutrition, sport psychology and sport science, and their research underpins our teaching, ensuring you learn about the latest thinking in the field.

　　You’ll study key areas including sport industries, sports marketing, sports leadership, sport and exercise promotion, exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, as well as exercise for special and clinical populations. You will also develop your research skills in advance of undertaking your final year research project, which gives you the opportunity to use our excellent lab-based facilities and equipment ensuring you develop practical skills.

　　In your second and final years you can select optional modules to tailor your studies more specifically towards your career aspirations, for example by completing a work placement module. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£69,950

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2025	Canterbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kent

A level - BCC including grade B in an appropriate subject (eg Biology, Chemistry, Sport, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Applied Science)

　　International Baccalaureate - 30 points overall or 15 at HL including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science 5 at HL or 6 at SL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL.

　　GCSE - Mathematics grade C

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading&writing, 5.5 in speaking&listening).

　　TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in reading, 21 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 31 July 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kent. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking48th / 130

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