MSc Sports Coaching and Performance

University of Lancashire School of Health, Social Work and Sport

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Award winner

Visit Institution website Register interest

About the course

Our Sports Coaching and Performance MSc puts you at the forefront of sport coaching practice. Apply your skills to real world contexts, giving you practical experience.

You’ll build a strong understanding of key sports coaching theories and practices. You’ll also gain essential skills for success as a coach or leader in performance and athlete development.

You can choose to focus on areas that suit your career goals. You can focus on maximising elite athletes potential in competition. Alternatively, you can focus on supporting performers at any stage of their development.

Our degree emphasises critical thinking, reflection, and analysis through both theory and hands-on practice. This allows you to develop as a coach and leader.

Entry 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 through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 or above with no sub score below 5.5 or equivalent.

Fees

UK
Full-time
£10,000 per year
Part-time
£1,100 per 20 credits

International
Full-time
£19,250 per year

Where will I study?

University of Lancashire

The University of Lancashire, with roots going back to 1828, today is a multi-campus, international university leading the way in modern learning. The University believes in helping people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Innovative by nature, the University offers more choices and creates more possibilities for students to grow and thrive, in and out of the classroom, in the UK and abroad. The University offers flexible study, with a range of full-time, part-time and distance learning postgraduate courses, to help you fit your study around your life. Their academic excellence and high-quality facilities, combined with practical teaching and industry connections, give students the skills and experience employers need. Students get the world’s warmest welcome at the main campus in Preston, Lancashire. It’s a safe, affordable, vibrant city with great transport links across the region and beyond. The University also has campuses in Burnley, Westlakes in Cumbria, London and Cyprus, as well as many higher education partners.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

Find out more