MSc Professional Development: Sports Coaching

at St Mary's University

Modules
 

• Academic Introduction to Professional Development
• Contemporary Approaches to Player Development 
• Strategic Leadership in High Performance
• Professional Development and Mentoring
• Independent Project

Minimum 2.2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject.

Additional requirement information
 

• Applicants are encouraged to hold or have the intention to work towards, an NGB L3 coaching award or international equivalent qualification and demonstrate continued commitment to coaching or professional practice.
• Applicants must satisfy the general admissions requirements of St Mary's University outlined in the Admissions Policy.

Non-degree entrance
 

• Applicants without formal degree level qualification but with significant relevant work or playing experience are encouraged to apply. We will assess your suitability and any support you may need for the non-degree entrance through a two-step process. 
• Non-degree entrants will have to take an additional module (Academic Introduction to Professional Development) in the summer before the degree begins.

International requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section (or equivalent).

• Home: £9,750
• International: £14,550

The tuition fees listed are for the duration of the course. Students will be charged for the modules undertaken per academic year. Module prices are calculated as a percentage of credits against the total credits and cost of the degree. 

As a MSc Professional Development with a specialism in sports coaching graduate, you will be highly sought after by employers in a rapidly growing market both nationally and globally.

Your professional placement will allow you to build your skills, knowledge and experiences within industry which will enhance your employability prospects in elite sport.

Employment areas include:
 

• Academy coach
• First-team coach
• Lead phase manager
• Head of sport
• Disciplinary lead