Top Sport Degrees in the UK: 3 World-Class Universities for Sports

The 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand may have just wrapped up, but the excitement around sports is still going strong. Combined with the global trend toward health, fitness, and active lifestyles, more students are now interested in studying Sport, Exercise Science, Health, and Sports Management. One Education recommends 3 top universities in the UK for Sport-related degrees which all ranked Top 15 in the world.

3 World-Class Universities for Sports - Loughborough University

Loughborough University has been ranked No. 1 in the world and in the UK for Sports-Related Subjects by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. It was also named Sports University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and the Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025, and was crowned BUCS (Best Universities and Colleges Sport) Champions 2025 as well.

Why Study Sport at Loughborough University?

  • World-class sports facilities — the largest and most advanced in the UK
  • Access to elite centres such as the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands) and the National Rehabilitation Centre (Stanford Hall)
  • Hands-on experience through coaching and volunteering with elite athletes
  • 100% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Sport Courses

  • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Management
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education 
  • MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis
  • MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • MSc with QTS Education (Physical Education) with Qualified Teaching Status
  • MSc Exercise Rehabilitation 
  • MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health
  • MSc Physical Activity and Nutrition for Public Health 
  • MSc Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise 
  • MSc Psychology of Exercise Rehabilitation
  • MSc Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science)
  • MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • MSc Sport Biomechanics
  • MSc Sport Management 
  • MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Development
  • MSc Sport Rehabilitation
  • MSc Strength and Conditioning 

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3 World-Class Universities for Sports - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham has been ranked 8th in the world and 2nd in the UK for Sports-Related Subjects by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. It is also ranked 4th in the UK for Sport, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences by The Complete University Guide 2025.

Why Study Sport at the University of Birmingham?

  • Modern Sport Sciences building and state-of-the-art Sport & Fitness Centre
  • Industry partnerships with NHS, Swim England, Age UK, and British Gymnastics
  • Opportunity to study abroad for 1 year (USA, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, or New Zealand)
  • Optional Year in Industry for real-world work experience

Sport Courses

  • BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business 
  • BSc Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
  • BSc Sport, PE and Coaching Science 
  • BSc Applied Golf Management Studies 
  • MSci Physiotherapy 
  • MRes Spinal Pain 
  • MRes Exercise and Sport Sciences 
  • MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology 
  • MSc High Performance Sport 
  • MSc Sport Data Science and AI
  • MSc Sport Business, Management and Leadership
  • MSc (Res) Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • MSc (Res) Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine

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3 World-Class Universities for Sports - University of Bath

University of Bath has been ranked 12th in the world and 3rd in the UK for Sports-Related Subjects by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. It was also named Sports University of the Year 2026 and ranked 1st in the UK for Sports Science by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. In addition, the University of Bath was ranked 1st in the UK for Sports Science by The Guardian University Guide 2026, and 2nd in the UK for Sport, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences by The Complete University Guide 2025.

Why Study Sport at the University of Bath?

  • International leader in sport and exercise science research
  • Strong focus on equality, inclusion, and high-quality research
  • Outstanding Sports Training Village with gyms, classes, and competitive sports
  • Opportunities to learn alongside elite and professional athletes

Sport Courses

  • BSc Health and Exercise Science
  • FdSc Sport (Sports Performance)
  • BSc/MSci Sport and Exercise Science
  • BSc Sport Management and Coaching
  • MSc Football Medicine in association with FIFA 
  • MRes Health, Wellbeing and Society
  • MSc Sport Management
  • MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine
  • Sports Physiotherapy

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If you’re interested in studying Sport-related fields in the UK, feel free to contact the team at One Education for advice. In fact, there are many more universities that are well known in this area – these are just a few examples. That said, available options will depend on each student’s qualifications and which universities they are eligible to apply to. Don’t worry though One Education’s expert advisors will be happy to guide you through the process.


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