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Key facts

The Strength, Conditioning and Performance postgraduate course from University College Birmingham will help you develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of key areas including the science of human performance, effective coaching and other essential attributes for employment in this field. Our course has been developed in collaboration with industry professionals and is aligned with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as part of the NSCA Education Recognition Programme, as well as the new Graduate Strength and Conditioning professional standards developed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Putting your theory into practice, you will undertake a work-based learning module to help equip you with the skills for working in an area of your choice, while your lectures and practical sessions will be delivered using the latest technology and equipment in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre and Human Performance Laboratory, based at our new £44 million Moss House campus.
Work placements
Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you.
The strength and conditioning master's course features an ‘Experiential Learning’ module with a minimum of 30 hours of placement work required for your assessment. We also fully encourage and will support you in gaining further work experience to match your career aims.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Methods for Sport

Athlete Management

Coaching and Enhancing Sports Performance

Experiential Learning

Science of Human Performance

Sports Research Project

Strength and Conditioning Practitioner

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , International

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The deadline for applications is 10 working days before enrolment. . We advise non-EU international applicants to apply at least two-three months before

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 337 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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72

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General requirements

A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent.
A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution.
Applicants who do not hold a related undergraduate subject will be assessed on a case by case basis by our admissions team and if necessary invited in to attend an interview with the teaching team, after which the evidence from the above selection procedures will be considered. Full details of this procedure will be sent to applicants who have progressed successfully to this stage.

Work experience

We also consider applicants who are currently employed and wish to apply to University College Birmingham.
To apply, you must have five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

20750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20750 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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