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Master's Programme in Sport Sciences

The Master's programme in Sport Sciences is a selective, two-year programme designed for students with a scientific fascination for sport. The programme focuses on studying sports performance and physical activity from multiple perspectives, using theories about cognition, psychology, and physiology.

Programme Description

The programme is concentrated around four research areas:

1. Physical activity and cognition in children.
2. Talent identification and development.
3. Perception, action, and decision making in sports.
4. Performance analysis and optimization in (top)sports and how to prevent injuries.

Facts and Figures

• Degree: MSc in Sport Sciences
• Course type: Master
• Duration: 24 months (120 EC)
• Croho code: 60682
• Language of instruction: English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Medical Sciences

Why Study this Programme in Groningen?

• Unique two-year selective MSc Sport Sciences programme in the Netherlands.
• Comprehensive 2-year science-based program with a multidisciplinary approach to studying sport.
• Strong link between fundamental and applied research in sports settings.
• 100% English taught.
• Room for personal tracks with academic assignments and hands-on experience to match your interests, under expert supervision.
• Collaborate with staff and (PhD) students on your own research project.
• Develop scientific and professional skills.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• The programme starts with a specialization course to gain a better understanding of the development, learning, and optimization of sport skills and sport performance.
• Other compulsory courses are:
  • 3D Movement Analysis
  • Philosophy of science and ethics
  • Advanced statistics: deepening one's methodological and statistical knowledge
• In addition to the compulsory courses, you have a lot of freedom within the first year to choose your individual study programme (40 EC).

Year 2

• The main focus of the second year of the Master's programme is the master graduation project.
• You can do this internally, externally, or abroad.
• In your research project, you demonstrate that you are able to conduct scientific research in a specific field and that you are able to present your findings in a scientific article.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is optional.
• For an average of 20 weeks.
• Maximum of 40 EC.

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma: Bachelor degree (Bachelor of Science) in Human Movement Sciences or a related field.
• International diploma: Bachelor degree (Bachelor of Science) in Human Movement Sciences or a related field (e.g., sport sciences, kinesiology, sport and exercise sciences, etc.).

Admission Requirements

• Specific requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Entry test: video-assignment
  • (Motivation-) letter
• Previous education: Bachelor degree (Bachelor of Science) in Human Movement Sciences or a related field (e.g., sport sciences, kinesiology, sport and exercise sciences, etc.).

Language Requirements

• Exam: Minimum score
  • C1 Advanced (formerly CAE): C1
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 90

Registration Procedure

• The master Sport Sciences is a selective master program.
• As a student with an international bachelor degree, you have to follow the admission procedure AND the selection procedure.

Tuition Fees

• Nationality: Year, Fee, Programme form
  • EU/EEA: € 2601, full-time
  • non-EU/EEA: € 24900, full-time

After Your Studies

• A Master's degree in Human Movement Sciences is the ticket to an exciting and challenging career.
• As a graduate, you will have developed a professional and academic attitude that will enable you to work independently and further develop in an area of human movement science.

Job Prospects

• Potential careers include:
  • Researcher
  • Teacher/lecturer
  • Policy Officer
  • Advisor
  • Developer
  • Embedded scientist

Research

• Education and research are intensely connected at the department of Human Movement Sciences.
• PhD's, master, and bachelor students work together in an academic learning community and inspiring environment, playing a pivotal role in our research success.
• Research questions within the master Sport Sciences:
  • Talent in general and in team sports: what is it, how can it be recognized, and what are the conditions for optimum development?
  • What influence does physical (in)activity have on a child’s motor and cognitive development?
  • How can we analyze and optimize (match) performance in (team)sports?
  • How can we prevent injuries?