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University degree

Sports Therapy

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Join the next generation of sports therapists poised to make a difference, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports therapist with the confidence and competence to thrive in any professional setting.

The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy focuses on providing you with significant practical experience alongside classroom and experiential learning. You’ll gain 200-250 hours of hands-on experience in our on-campus Sports Therapy Clinic and with our extensive network of sports clubs, teams and clinics. You can also gain more real-world experience at our renowned Human Performance Unit (HPU) where you can work with performance scholars, students, staff and members of the public.

Sports Therapy students have access to a £250 bursary for external placement travel expenses.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts15%
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts15%
224-239 pts10%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
60%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,500
After 15 months
£25,000
3 years on
£32,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support80%
Well organised93%
Learning resources90%
Student community95%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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