Overview

The Strength and Conditioning programme of Cardiff Metropolitan University also benefits from many industry based visiting lecturers. This is the first programme of its kind to offer a dedicated internship module through which students can gain academic credits while undertaking work experience in a club structure, professional organisation or National Governing Body.

Quick Facts:

This is achieved through academic staff with both experience in the applied sector and currency of research within the strength and conditioning profession and related areas.
Graduates of the programme can continue their studies and register for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a related subject. Other graduates will pursue careers as professional strength and conditioning coaches working for the Home Country Sports Institutes, professional sports teams and National Governing Bodies, technical coaches, work within the health and fitness industry, act as consultants and lecture (further and higher education).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Training Practice in Strength and Conditioning

Research Methods for Sport (mixed methods route)

Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning

Independent Study

Preparation and Practice in Strength and Conditioning

Final Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 324 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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72

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise related area appropriate to the programme.
An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the Programme Director.
Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in coaching, working within the health and fitness industry, sport science or exercise science will also be considered for entry to the programme

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

UK: £1,225 per 20 credits module

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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