Why study a masters degree?

Our sport masters degrees offer you a real competitive edge. They’re designed to meet the needs of industry, helping you to solve complex problems and apply critical thinking to real-world issues. 

Annually, the sports industry contributes £39 billion to the UK economy (Sport England, 2022) — and this continues to grow with each year. There are impactful careers for people with a range of skills and interests. Whether you’re good with stats, have an eye for design, love conducting scientific research or have a passion for policy making. 

Why Manchester Met?

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    Manchester Graduate School of Sport

    Push your passion for sport to the maximum.

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    World-class sporting facilities

    Leave industry ready thanks to our unique learning environment.

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  • From elite clubs and national bodies to intergovernmental organisations and multinational brands, we work with the leaders of sport beyond traditional boundaries, to make a lasting impact on the world around us.

    Professional partnerships

    We work with leading clubs, gyms, and governing bodies.

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Careers in sport

Our sport courses open a wide range of specialist careers and possibilities for you. Here’s a selection.

  • Strength and conditioning coach

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    Strength and conditioning coaches design and implement exercise programmes to improve the physical performance of athletes. You'll work with individuals and teams to enhance strength, speed, agility, and endurance while minimizing the risk of injury.
  • Sports nutritionist

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    Sport nutritionists play a key role in the success of athletes. In this role, you'd design periodised plans to maximize energy levels, facilitate efficient recovery, and enhance overall performance.
  • Sports management

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    You could pursue a management career working for sports organisations, teams, or agencies. This may involve roles in sports marketing, event management, sports policy or governance.
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

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    CEPs study how the body responds to exercise and physical activity. You may work in clinical settings, rehabilitation centres, or sports performance labs.
  • Sport Psychologist

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    A varied career, you could work in a clinical role supporting people recovering from injury or living with illness. You may also choose to work for a sports club supporting elite athletes and teams with their wellbeing to enhance performance.
  • PhD researcher

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    Do you strive to be at the forefront of change? Use your masters course as a steppingstone to become a PhD researcher. Your contributions could help devise new solutions and inform the future of sport.

Hear from our alumni

Rituraj
Studying at Manchester Met has had a massive impact on my personal and professional life. It has equipped me with the skills and attributes to excel in the current jobs market.
Rituraj
MSc Sport Business, Management and Policy
Rebecca Sawiuk
Do not put limits on yourself, work hard and most importantly be yourself. Actively work to develop yourself and build your network of contacts.
Rebecca Sawiuk
MSc Sports Coaching and Development alumni,
PhD researcher and Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, University of Hertfordshire
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Jordan Fagbola
I found that the theories I learnt during my degree, like how to structure nutrition for individuals, are really useful in my current role. If you want to work in Sport and Exercise Sciences, research your interests and get involved with as much as possible!
Jordan Fagbola
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sport Nutrition alumni,
Head of Nutrition at Real Life Health and Fitness Online
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