MSc Strength and Conditioning in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Northumbria University | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,750
(c. USD26,322.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSc in Strength and Conditioning emphasizes hands-on learning, exploring key areas like exercise physiology, practical application of training methods, and current industry trends to support athlete development.

This program provides specialized knowledge backed by a BASES-accredited academic setting, boosting career prospects in sports science. It holds distinction as an NSCA-recognized program, among the UK's first full-time courses to achieve this accreditation.

Students gain real-world expertise through lab and field sessions, mastering essential skills like physical capacity assessment, training technique implementation, and group/individual coaching methods.

Learning takes place in Sport Central's cutting-edge £30 million facilities, featuring specialized labs for strength training, sprint analysis, nutrition, body composition, physiology, performance integration, and biomechanics.

"The environment motivates you daily, surrounded by industry experts with exceptional knowledge."

- Sam Bacon, MSc Strength and Conditioning alumnus

Alumni have secured roles as conditioning specialists, sports researchers, and performance coordinators in elite sports and private sectors, while others pursue advanced doctoral studies in sports science.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as sports science, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, physiotherapy or sports and exercise nutrition, or an honours degree in another discipline which includes anatomy, physiology, or biomechanics. Work experience in a relevant field and/or a professional qualification may also be considered.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component

Tuition GBP 19,750

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