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12 Best Sports & Recreation Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 12 Sports & Recreation universities in the United Kingdom, Swansea University ranks highest at #307 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Next come University of East Anglia (QS World #381) and University of Wales, Bangor (QS World #474). The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #307 (Swansea University) to #501 (University of Huddersfield); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of East Anglia is cited most (5,514,877 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

12 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

By level: 11 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 3 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). East Coast College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Sports & Recreation?

Swansea University (QS World #307), University of East Anglia (QS World #381) and University of Wales, Bangor (QS World #474) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Sports & Recreation in the United Kingdom?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 Years the next most common.

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in the United Kingdom?

East Coast College, with 2, ahead of Staffordshire University (2).

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