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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
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts4%
64-79 pts7%
80-95 pts9%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts11%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts11%
160-175 pts12%
176-191 pts1%
192-207 pts4%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts11%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
none5%
other2%
access1%
degree1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
3 years on
£32,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support88%
Well organised93%
Learning resources91%
Student community91%
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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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