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Discover what makes this program exceptional Focus on golf coaching and performance with our BA (Hons) Professional Golf degree, offered at our UHI Centre for Golf campus through our partnership with the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA). This distinctive Scottish program prepares you for diverse careers in the golf industry, with 82% of recent graduates securing positions across the sector. Utilize our specialized on-campus facilities featuring cutting-edge technology like Trackman, Foresight, Zen, PuttView, and SAM Puttlab. Gain practical experience through seasonal internships at prestigious UK and international venues, covering coaching, equipment technology, sports science, and business - with special emphasis on professional coaching requirements. Immerse yourself in Dornoch's vibrant golf community near the world-famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Our PGA partnership provides access to exclusive events, guest lectures, and pathways to PGA trainee status, eventual membership (upon application), and coaching certifications. Key benefits: • Pathway to PGA membership (application required) • Strong industry connections with PGA, Royal Dornoch, equipment manufacturers, and premier golf facilities worldwide • UK and international work placement opportunities • Access to professional development programs and governing body support • World-class indoor golf facilities with advanced technology • Instruction from full-time PGA professionals • Unique student experiences including club management, personalized coaching, and competitive play • Special relationship with top-ranked Royal Dornoch Golf Club offering coaching and placement opportunities • Support for R&A bursary applications for elite student golfers Career pathways after graduation: • PGA professional • Golf coaching and development • Golf resort management • Tournament and event coordination • Equipment manufacturing and custom fitting • Golf education and sports science • Sports retail and event operations Program duration: Full-time: 4 years (40 hrs/week) Part-time: 8 years (10-20 hrs/week)
3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
2 A levels at grade C or above
There is also a current golf handicap requirement of 6.4 or lower for men, and 8.4 or lower for women
You may be able to enter year two of the degree if you have an appropriate Higher Education qualification in a relevant subject
Applicants with other qualifications or relevant experience are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis
This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage.
IELTS Academic - Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4 - Min 78 or above with min 18 in each section.