Overview

You’ll develop your critical understanding of the theories and practice of sports coaching and acquire a range of intellectual, professional, managerial and transferable skills that are essential for the modern sports coach.

Key facts

You’ll either be focusing on the development of the very best performers, and maximising their potential in competition, or looking at how athletes develop, from children to elite adults.

Emphasis throughout the programme is on developing your critical reflective and analytical skills from both a theoretical and applied perspective.

This Elite Coaching Practice course from The University of Lancashire thoroughly prepares you for a range of careers, from leading international expeditions, coaching and performance enhancement to sports management, public services and a wide range of roles within the outdoor leadership industry.

Graduates have gone on to work in New Zealand, the Himalayas, USA and India, while others continue their studies at postgraduate level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Practitioner

Leadership: Culture and Change

Independent Project

Coach Education and Development

Performance Enhancement

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

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• UK students can apply all year round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 326 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.2 (Hons) degree or accepted equivalent in a sports coaching or related disciplines (e.g. sport science). Other graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to the study of sport or who have significant experience in a related sport industry will also be considered for entry

Applicants where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English Language

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19250 GBP / year

≈ 19250 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time UK: £1,100 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

Funding

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