Overview
About this programme
Recent Olympic and Commonwealth games have put a spotlight on the importance of sports coaching at all levels. UK Sport funding has helped to encourage an active nation – and as part of that initiative, the UK government has pushed additional funding for sport into schools. Learn more with this master of Sports Coaching from Staffordshire University.
With the focus on effective coaching at participatory, developmental and elite levels greater than ever, coupled with an increasing acknowledgment of the role that sport can play in regard to positive mental health, our MSc will equip you with an advanced, multidisciplinary understanding of current issues relating to the theory and practice of sports coaching.
The only course of its kind in the UK to be delivered exclusively online, it’s designed for both ‘participation’ and ‘performance development’ coaches who are seeking academic recognition as part of their professional development – whether that is for personal benefit or in relation to endorsed National Governing Body coaching qualifications.
The course is part-time, starting in early September each year and finishing two years later in late September.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Sports Coaching
Programme Structure
Courses
- Advanced Research Methods And Data Analysis
- Effective Coaching 1 Strategy And Practice
- Effective Coaching2: Reflective Practice
- Group Dynamics And Leadership In Sport And Exercise
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sports Management Sports Sciences View 187 other Masters in Sports Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You’ll normally need an undergraduate Honours degree (grade 2:2 or higher) from a UK university in a related subject such as sports coaching, sports development, physical education, sports science or sports studies, and possess (or be working towards) at least a UK Level 2 coaching qualification or equivalent, alongside evidence of a sustained commitment to coaching practice.
- If you have an appropriate degree (or equivalent) in another subject, you’ll also be considered if you have significant relevant employment experience in sports coaching or a demonstrable interest in (or commitment to) areas related to sports coaching as evidenced by possession of (or working towards) a UK Level 3 coaching qualification or equivalent.
- If your first language is not English, you’ll need a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all bands) or an equivalent qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
4118 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4118 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4118 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4118 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Stoke-on-Trent
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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