Sports and Recreation postgraduate degrees in Northern England

26 universities offer 115 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate sports and recreation degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Chester

6 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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  • MRes Research Dissertation (Sport and Exercise Sciences)
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Liverpool John Moores University

4 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 18th
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Good student life, city is easy to navigate Resources for help could be better advertised More mock exams should be made available and more instructions on how to structure exam questions/what is needed to get a first More knowledge on how many marks needed for certain grades could be made more known

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  • Applied Business Research
  • Individual Development and Reflection
  • Consultancy Business Project
  • Leadership and Leader Development
  • Behaviour in Organisations
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MA Sports Journalism
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  • Journalism in Context
  • Media Law, Regulation and Court Reporting
  • Multi-Platform Sports Journalism
  • Sports Portfolio and Professional Practice
  • Sports Reporting
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Lancaster University

1 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Liverpool Hope University

1 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The best aspect of the uni experience would be the campus. There are many things to do here, as long as you actually head over to the Hope Park campus. I didn’t do this for the first two years but did in the final year and it was life changing!

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  • Biomechanical techniques in human health and performance
  • Dissertation/report
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Functional Sports and Musculoskeletal Anatomy
  • Physical Activity and Health
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University of Liverpool

2 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 14th
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I really like the University of Liverpool. It's a nice environment with friendly and helpful staff and student support and plenty of opportunities if you seek them out. I would argue that student life isn't very commuter friendly though. It's quite a walk from the train station, no lockers and societies often run late into the evening.

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University of Lancashire

6 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 51th
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UCLan is a great place to study because of its friendly staff, diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the library and sports centre. It provides strong academic and personal support. One area for improvement could be creating more study spaces during exam periods and adding more campus events to bring students together.

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MSc Sport & Exercise Science
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  • XS4000:Research Methods for Sport Exercise & Nutritional Sciences
  • XS4301:Advanced practitioner skills for sport & exercise scientists
  • XS4418: Skills in 3D Motion Capture
  • XS4900:Research Project for Sport Exercise & Nutritional Scientists
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  • TL4109:Analysis of Coaching and Performance
  • TL4131:Contemporary Issues in Talent Development
  • TL4132:Applied Performance Analysis Approaches
  • TL4186:Dissertation for Sport
  • TL4187:Research Methods for Sport
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Edge Hill University

6 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 47th
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The commute links are very convenient as someone who has to travel from peripheries of Manchester .St James campus is very arranged and plentiful spaces and resources for students like myself however I must say there isn’t much of a social aspect example societies or events going on I believe due to it not being Edge Hills main campus However since my course is placement based when we do arrive to campus we naturally socialise and she one another’s experiences .Overall Univeristy social aspect is amazing considering lots of places to go since on Oxford Road Would be nice to have some events or even go to Main campus as a whole

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  • SPE4000 The Expert PE Teacher: Subject Knowledge as the Foundation of Expertise
  • SPE4001 The Effective PE Teacher: Explorations in Method, Policy and Theory
  • SPE4003 The Professional PE Teacher at Work: Combining Knowledge, Theory and Method
  • SRP4011 PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 1
  • SRP4012 PGCE Secondary Professional Practice 2
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  • PGP4117 Principles of learning and curriculum design (primary physical education)
  • SEI100P ITE curriculum and practice (primary)
  • PGP4200 Evidence-informed practice (primary physical education)
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Manchester Metropolitan University

4 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Year 1
  • Critical Studies
  • Placement A
  • Placement B
  • Reflection on Professional Development
  • Subject Pedagogy
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  • Dissertation - Sport Business, Management and Policy
  • International Business and Emerging Markets
  • International Strategic Management
  • Policy and Management of Sports Events
  • Research Methods
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University of Hull

2 sports-and-recreation courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
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The university is diversified and inclusive, welcoming international student from all over the world, with staff who are ready to listen and create a bespoke learning experience for student The ambience if the university is serene, feee from urban stress and traffic hereby creating a relaxed environment For learning. The university has a broad range of campus activities to build the socio-academic lifestyle of student and prepare them for the world outside the university

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University of Salford

1 sports-and-recreation courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 93th
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University of Salford is a great place to study because it offers strong industry connections, modern facilities, and practical learning opportunities that prepare students for real careers. Its location near Manchester provides access to a vibrant city, diverse culture, and many professional networks, while the campus itself offers supportive learning spaces, libraries, and collaborative environments. The university also emphasizes employability through placements, industry-led projects, and partnerships with businesses. However, it could be improved by expanding student support services, increasing study and social spaces during busy periods, and providing more affordable accommodation options to better support students’ wellbeing and academic success.

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