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Master of Sport Coaching

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Sport Coaching taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Sport Coaching to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Introduction to Research
  • Introduction to Sports Coaching. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Sports Program Coordinator
  • Fitness Instructor (subject to certification)
  • Recreation Officer

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Academic and Professional Skills
  • Introduction to Research
  • Introduction to Sports Coaching
  • Long Term Athlete Development and Child Development. Final-year core: SER UG Project
  • Advanced Coaching Practice
  • Enhancing Coaching Craft. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours degree
  • Usually 2:2 or above
  • In a relevant subject (or an equivalent professional qualification
  • MBA also accepts management experience)
  • Non-UK degrees are assessed by the Admissions team
  • Some courses require an interview or portfolio
  • IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 by course.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, usually 2:2 or above, in a relevant subject (or a professional qualification, MBA also accepts five years of management experience), equivalence set by the Admissions team for non-UK degrees (country page: e.g. India four-year/three-year bachelor degree from a recognised institution), interview for some courses, portfolio for Art and Design

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each) or 6.5 (6.5 reading and writing
  • TOEFL iBT 6.0 others) depending on course

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Sport Coaching admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusCyncoed Campus
Faculty or schoolCardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
DepartmentCardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Sport Coaching. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    122 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    122 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.