Course
Sports Science
Offered by School of Sport, Health and Applied Science
QS Sports-Related Subjects
Well-regarded UK sports science universityQS World Rank: parent institution ranking
St Mary's University is renowned as a training base for elite athletes (home to England Rugby's training facilities), offering strong sports science programmes close to central London.
Key advantages
- Home to England Rugby training facilities
- Elite athlete training base
- Close to central London
- Strong applied sports science research
- Good scholarship availability
- Strong professional sports links
- Programme & duration
- MSc: 1 year (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. £17,000 – £22,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake)
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.0 overall (min 5.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 55
- Entry requirements
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in Sports Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes into elite sport, sports science, and coaching roles, supported by strong professional sports links.
Student experience
Twickenham offers a quiet, leafy London suburb setting close to central London's opportunities.
Research strengths
Research in sports performance, applied physiology, and sports coaching.