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Sport

From participation through to performance, study in a city that lives and breathes sport.

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Why study sport?

Sport is an exciting discipline with a wide-ranging impact – from strengthening communities and building a healthier society, to inspiring the next generation and pushing the limits of human performance.

With us, you’ll study in a city that has sport in its DNA and learn from experts – accredited scientists and experienced professionals from the world of sport management, marketing, coaching, exercise science and nutrition. Manchester is home to a massive variety of sports organisations and is a city full of sporting potential, whether you’re looking for placements during your studies, or a professional role once you graduate.

Click play for an introduction to the Institute of Sport at Manchester Met, including our facilities, partnerships and expertise, and learn how we’ll support you in harnessing the power of sport. 

Why Manchester Met?

Industry-ready graduates

We’re amongst the top 5 UK universities for Sport Science courses for graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (Guardian University Rankings 2024).

First-class facilities

Our £26m Institute of Sport building grants you access to the latest technologies and world-class facilities, including human performance labs, an MRI scanner and an environmental chamber for simulating extreme climates.

Premium partnerships

Benefit from our wide network of partnerships, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Sale Sharks, and Manchester Thunder, in addition to national bodies such as The FA, British Swimming and British Cycling.

Professional accreditation

Our courses are accredited by the relevant industry bodies, including the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Association for Nutrition.

Placement year

You’ll have the option to spend a year getting a taste of professional life, working on placement in a sport or healthcare organisation – building vital workplace skills and practical experience.

Cutting-edge knowledge

We are sixth in the UK for the power of research in sport — with 95% of our outputs being world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent REF Framework (2021).

Courses (14)

BSc (Hons)

Health and Exercise Science

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Human Physiology

Undergraduate
FdSc

Manchester City Community Football Coaching

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Manchester City Community Football Coaching

Undergraduate
Foundation Year

Science and Engineering degrees with a foundation year (Sport and Exercise Sciences route)

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Science

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Science (Distance Learning)

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Sport and Youth Leadership

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons)

Sport Coaching and Development

Undergraduate
I’ve found university challenging but really rewarding, and my lecturers are incredibly supportive. I particularly enjoy learning about the sociology of sport and how sport can impact society.”
Hannah
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health (now BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science)
Climber, Team GB
I’ve found university challenging but really rewarding, and my lecturers are incredibly supportive. I particularly enjoy learning about the sociology of sport and how sport can impact society.”
Hannah
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health (now BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science)
Climber, Team GB

Our reputation

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Endorsed by BASES

Our Sport and Exercise Science course is endorsed by BASES, The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Rated an "outstanding" university

Manchester Met received overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

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Research with impact

90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

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