The core elements of the programme are modules in Research Design and Data Handling giving a research emphasis that forms the cornerstone of the degree. This allows students the opportunity to design a programme of study to meet their own personal needs and aspirations. This programme is run at Bedford during students' second year of study with the remainder of the time spent in Leicester. Students have the flexibility to either focus this research emphasis by concentrating their studies in one sport science discipline or take a broader perspective and examine several disciplines. Graduates from the programme have entered professions such as fitness consulting, research, and teaching.
Students can graduate with either a MA or MSc depending on the modules they choose.
Staff in these areas are nationally and internationally recognized for their research and the School has laboratories and staff accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Funding for students for research degrees is available on a competitive basis. For further details about the programmes of study click on the appropriate link below.