Swansea University 2024 Postgraduate Prospectus

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BAY CAMPUS

IN THE WORLD 100

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

• Sports Science MSc by Research/PhD/MPhil FT PT

(QS World Rankings 2023)

TAUGHT PROGRAMMES

WHY SWANSEA? • We are a World Top ranked 51-100 Sport and Exercise Science Department (QS World Rankings 2023). • We are Top 20 in the UK for Research Quality (The Complete University Guide 2024) and our Research was rated 100% ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021). • Our department has strong links with organisations and commercial partners such as Diabetes UK, the Sugar Bureau, Haemair, Haemaflow Ltd, Play Wales, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg and Hywel Dda NHS Trusts, the Welsh Rugby Union, the Premier League, and Active Swansea. • We also work with elite sports teams including UK Sport, Swansea City AFC, Scarlets Rugby, Biarritz Rugby, Ospreys Rugby, WRU 7s, GB Swimming, and GB Bobsleigh. • Our graduates are set for a range of exciting career opportunities, including Performance Scientist, Sport Scientist, Sports Physiologist, Performance Manager,

• Advanced Sport Performance Science MSc FT

• Sport Psychology MSc FT (coming soon September 2024)

Study one of our Sport and Exercise Science programmes and explore the fascinating field of human body performance. With a focus on wider societal issues, from ethics to social policy, sports psychology, and nutrition, we'll prepare you for a fulfilling career in various industries. Our areas of research expertise include Elite and Professional Sport; Exercise Medicine and Health; Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance; Biomechanics; Nutrition; Physiology; Sport Psychology; and Social Policy. Whether you're interested in elite sports performance, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals, we have the tools and knowledge to help you succeed.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • Our programmes are built on staff expertise and partnerships to ensure students are equipped with key theoretical and practical skills required to work in industry or research. • You will be taught by experts and world-leading researchers, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and practitioners.

• Our staff have a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience as they regularly consult in exercise settings with populations with chronic disease,

including: diabetes, cardiac rehabilitation, and renal care.

• You will make extensive use of our state-of-the-art facilities, including the Biomechanics Lab, Exercise Physiology Lab, and A-STEM Research Laboratory.

Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Researcher.

FUNDING There are a range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries available: s wansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships



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