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Why choose the Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR)


ISPAR can support you in the following topic areas: Physical activity and health, Social and cultural aspects of physical activity, Muscle cellular physiology, Applied sport and exercise physiology, Physical education and sport pedagogy

About the course

Please note: if you are an overseas student, you are only eligible for full-time study.

Master's by Research programmes provide an opportunity for independent study within a structured academic environment.

The research programme which is agreed with the supervisor will be designed to provide an effective training in research methods within the discipline area selected.

MA/MSc by Research students enrol for one year full-time or two years part-time. The assessment is by submission of a thesis followed by a presentation and oral examination.

Why choose this course?

  • This course is designed for individuals with a keen interest in research. If you have a passion for exploring and contributing to new knowledge within a particular field, this course allows you to focus extensively on research.
  • The research experience and specialised knowledge gained can unlock opportunities for advancement in research, industry, or other sectors.

Course Leader - Dr Joanne Hill

The MA Physical Education and Sport programme is research-driven and carefully designed to support beginning and experienced teachers of PE and sport coaches to build their theoretical and practical knowledge to support their teaching and career development. The programme is offered in a blended format with the option of hybrid classes.

The research experience of the Course Coordinator Dr Joanne Hill, and that of the rest of the course team, underpins each unit and the programme as a whole. Students can align their dissertations to the current research projects of the course team.

Course Leader - Dr Joanne Hill

The MA Physical Education and Sport programme is research-driven and carefully designed to support beginning and experienced teachers of PE and sport coaches to build their theoretical and practical knowledge to support their teaching and career development. The programme is offered in a blended format with the option of hybrid classes.

The research experience of the Course Coordinator Dr Joanne Hill, and that of the rest of the course team, underpins each unit and the programme as a whole. Students can align their dissertations to the current research projects of the course team.

Course Leader - Dr Joanne Hill

The MA Physical Education and Sport programme is research-driven and carefully designed to support beginning and experienced teachers of PE and sport coaches to build their theoretical and practical knowledge to support their teaching and career development. The programme is offered in a blended format with the option of hybrid classes.

The research experience of the Course Coordinator Dr Joanne Hill, and that of the rest of the course team, underpins each unit and the programme as a whole. Students can align their dissertations to the current research projects of the course team.

Course Leader - Dr Joanne Hill

The MA Physical Education and Sport programme is research-driven and carefully designed to support beginning and experienced teachers of PE and sport coaches to build their theoretical and practical knowledge to support their teaching and career development. The programme is offered in a blended format with the option of hybrid classes.

The research experience of the Course Coordinator Dr Joanne Hill, and that of the rest of the course team, underpins each unit and the programme as a whole. Students can align their dissertations to the current research projects of the course team.

How will you be assessed?


The assessment is by submission of a thesis followed by a presentation and oral examination.

More information on can be found on the Research Graduate School website.

Careers


This course  can offer the chance to cultivate research skills, accumulate valuable experience, and refine research interests before perhaps committing to the more extensive requirements of a doctoral program.

The emphasis on research in this course nurtures the growth of critical skills such as experimental design, data analysis, and the effective communication of research finding; proficiencies highly sought after in academia and various professional settings.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (2:2 or above), or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants (for whom English is not their first language) are required to have IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 or with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI recognised English language qualification.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (2:2 or above), or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants (for whom English is not their first language) are required to have IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 or with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI recognised English language qualification.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (2:2 or above), or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants (for whom English is not their first language) are required to have IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 or with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI recognised English language qualification.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (2:2 or above), or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants (for whom English is not their first language) are required to have IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 or with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI recognised English language qualification.

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