MSc Sports Coaching and Performance in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University

Ulster University | Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,840
(c. USD21,111.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This course is designed to support sports coaches in advancing their expertise by expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and encouraging critical reflection on their coaching methods. The concept of high performance forms the foundation of this Masters program, where participants will be pushed to elevate their coaching through diverse modules centered on personal growth and contemporary coaching techniques. The curriculum aligns with the expectations of the sports coaching industry, employers, professional organizations, and broader community and sector needs. Available in both full-time and part-time formats, the MSc requires completion of 180 credits for the full degree, with alternative exit points at 120 credits (Postgraduate Diploma) or 60 credits (Postgraduate Certificate). Full-time students undertake 60 credits per semester across three terms, while part-time students complete 30 credits per semester in years one and two, followed by 60 credits in year three.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must: (a) have gained, (i) a second class honours degree or better in a related discipline (for example BSc Sports Coaching, BSc Psychology, BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc Sports Studies, Sports and Exercise Sciences or Physical Education) from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard, or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification, and (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent), In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)

Tuition GBP 15,840
Coleraine, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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