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School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Liverpool John Moores University’s (LJMU) School of Sport and Exercise Sciences was the first institution in the world to host a single honours degree programme in sport science back in 1975, and the first academic department to offer a single honours in science and football in 1998.

The School continues to be at the forefront of development and innovation in sports and exercise sciences and is truly recognised as a world-leading department. We are ranked 9th in the world for sports science (QS World University Rankings 2023).

We welcome students from over 100 different countries and work in collaboration with businesses, professional bodies and educational institutions from all over the world. Our research-active academic staff are world-leading experts in their fields of expertise.

Our facilities

We have made multi-million pound investments into our facilities to ensure they are world-class. All of our state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching spaces feature the latest equipment.

• The Tom Reilly Building offers some of the best facilities in the world
• The Life Sciences Building houses laboratories for biomolecular and stem cell biology
• Primrose Hill is home to our high performance gym and performance analysis suite
• Our Copperas Hill site features an eight courts sports hall to Sport England specification, two multi-purpose sports hall and techno gym

Our extensive range of labs and equipment includes:

• Brain and behaviour lab
• Biochemistry teaching lab
• Cardiac assessment suite
• DEXA scanner
• Environment chambers
• High resolution ultrasound
• Indoor 70-metre running track
• Isolation unit for sleep research
• Movement function research lab
• Neuroscience lab
• Normobaric hypoxic chambers
• Respiratory clinic
• Temperature chambers for acclimation

World-leading staff

Staff from the School are research active and work with a host of high-profile organisations.

Postgraduate courses

• MSc Sport and Clinical Biomechanics - Full Time
• MSc Sport and Clinical Biomechanics - Part Time

MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

• MSc Sport Coaching - Full Time
• MSc Sport Coaching - Part Time
• MSc Sport Physiology and Performance – Full Time
• MSc Sport Physiology and Performance – Part Time
• MSc Sport Psychology - Full Time
• MSc Sport Psychology - Part Time
• MSc Sport Nutrition - Full Time
• MSc Sport Nutrition - Part Time

MSc Strength and Conditioning

• Professional Doctorate Sport and Exercise Psychology - Full Time
• Professional Doctorate Sport and Exercise Psychology - Part Time
• Professional Doctorate Applied Sport and Exercise Science - Full Time
• Professional Doctorate Applied Sport and Exercise Science - Part Time
• Postgraduate Research opportunities to achieve an MPhil or PhD

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MSc Exercise Physiology

MSc Sport Psychology

MSc Sport Nutrition

Professional Doctorate Sport and Exercise Psychology

Professional Doctorate Applied Sport and Exercise Science

Future career prospects

Our Postgraduate programmes offer a routeway into many career destinations spanning high performance sport, exercise, health and clinical settings including:

• Athlete development co-ordinator
• Performance analyst
• Health advisor
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Sport psychologist
• Performance and lifestyle advisor
• Teacher and lecturer
• Physiologist
• Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
• Sports nutrionist

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For more details or to apply, go to:

www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/faculty-of-science/school-of-sport-and-exercise-sciences

For enquiries, please contact: Tel: +44 (0) 0151 231 5090 Email: [email protected]

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Sport and Exercise Science

Excellent research opportunities await at the Sport and Exercise Science programme offered by the Liverpool John Moores University, enabling you to work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.

Key facts of the Sport and Exercise Science  programme offered by the Liverpool John Moores University :

• Study full or part-time over one to seven years
• Choose from a wide range of subject areas
• Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research and state-of-the-art facilities
• Explore scholarship opportunities 
• Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
• Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections

Studying for a postgraduate research degree enhances your employability in a number of ways.

As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.

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Programme structure.

Courses include:

• Advanced Presentation Skills 
• Applying for Ethical Approval 
• How to be an Effective Researcher
• Poster Presentation/Design
• Postgraduate Employability Skills
• Project Management
• Writing Skills including Creative Planning for Writing your Thesis
• Surviving the Viva
• Speed Reading

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Key information.

• 24 months
• MPhil: 24 months (2 years)
• PhD: 48 months (4 years)
• MPhil: 48 months (4 years)
• PhD: 84 months (7 years)

Start dates & application deadlines

• Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00 Application deadline not specified.
• Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00 Application deadline not specified.
• Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00 Application deadline not specified.

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Other requirements

General requirements.

• (for an MPhil): a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject
• (for a PhD): a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, preferably also a Masters degree in a relevant subject
• We also welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research.
• If you do not hold the standard academic entry requirements, please use your personal statement to provide further details. Non-standard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutor(s) on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition fee, international.

• Int: full-time - £16,900/year (band 1), £17,400/year (band 2); part-time: £8,450/year (band 1), £8,700/ year (band 2)

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Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sport and Exercise Science.

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• Fantastic location - Liverpool attracts students from far and wide.
• Learn beyond the lecture hall - You'll experience a different culture, gain skills, make new friends and enhance your CV.
• Learn from the experts - 96% of our research is of international quality or better (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).

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We can trace our roots back to the Industrial Revolution. In 1992, we became one of the UK’s new universities, taking our name from one of Liverpool’s great entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Sir John Moores. Our current incarnation as a modern civic university demonstrates that we haven’t lost the pioneering zeal of our founding fathers and like them, we still believe that ‘knowledge is power’.

Liverpool John Moores University has five faculties, each home to world-leading research, teaching and learning in a wide range of fields.

• Faculty of Arts Professional and Social Studies
• Faculty of Education, Health and Community
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Science
• Liverpool Business School

We have world-leading research across every part of our university, according to REF 2021, and an ambition to focus and grow our results in new areas.  Underpinning our approach is research and knowledge exchange which explores new boundaries and has an impact on the world around us.

Explore our world-leading research from the sections below including our centres, institutes and research groups, find out about PhD scholarships, learn about our strong reputation for collaboration; and discover our research facilities.

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• As a new student at LJMU, we guarantee accommodation right in the heart of the dynamic city centre, with easy access to the main University campuses. 
• We want to make your accommodation options as tailored to your needs as possible and we’re constantly working to improve access and services.

Library services

• We offer a variety of different study environments at each of our Library sites ranging from space for silent and/or individual study (some areas limited to Postgraduate students) through to social and group study spaces and a Digital Studio. If you need help, guides and instructions are available. The library staff can also help you get started.

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Medical services

• Students' health in their work is overseen by the Occupational Health Unit, with a screening and referral service for students in healthcare, pharmacy, social care, microbiology and teaching.
• A Counselling and Mental wellbeing service provides free, confidential sessions for students. All contact can be made through email, telephone or by face to face drop in. 

Campus life

• City Campus is situated in the heart of Liverpool and close to some of the city’s most impressive attractions. Teaching buildings include the James Parsons Building and Tom Reilly Building.
• Mount Pleasant Campus is close to the theatres, independent cafes and bars of the Georgian Quarter. Buildings include the John Lennon Art and Design Building, John Foster Building and Redmonds Building.
• IM Marsh Campus is located four miles south of the city centre in a leafy suburb, offering a range of facilities.
• LJMU has an ambitious redevelopment programme and plans to become a two campus University, with all students taught in the city centre

Sports facilities

LJMU students are entitled to free off-peak access to Lifestyles Fitness Centres across Merseyside*, with membership covering a host of activities and facilities. 

*The University has secured a contract with Liverpool City Council’s Lifestyles Fitness Centres until August 2021.

Student clubs

From sports teams to societies, there are over 100 student groups to choose from, run by Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union (JMSU). Joining a student group helps students to branch out, meet new people and get the most out of their time at the University.

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MSc Sport Psychology

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MSc - Master of Science

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Sports Psychology Sports Studies

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You will need: minimum 2:1 honours degree in Sport Psychology, Psychology or a related combined award.

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities. A renowned academic institution with a strong research reputation, LJMU is celebrated for its international perspective and diverse student body. Postgraduate courses are designed in close collaboration with industry, and are taught by industry leaders and academics at the very top of their field. Students graduate... more

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