Course summary

Set in one of the major sport cities in the UK, the MSc Coaching, Performance and Sport Leadership course at Birmingham is a unique combination of theory and practice at the cutting edge of the profession. On this course you will be part of a research-led community of individuals, passionate about sport, high performance, and health and wellbeing that seek to develop critical and practical understanding of research and evidence-informed practice in the context of sports leadership and management. The strength of the course is that all assignments and the dissertation are located in your professional interests, so you can shape them to be relevant to your professional learning needs. The course will strengthen your capabilities to lead on new directions in the field of sports leadership by engaging with leading and international practitioners and researchers. Why study this course?

• Birmingham is a significant hub to study sport in the UK. Several national and international sport organisations are based in Birmingham and support the delivery of the course through external speakers, work placements and research.

• Collaborate with communities passionate about sport, high performance and health and wellbeing both inside the University but also in Birmingham.

• Outstanding employability opportunities - Our multidisciplinary environment provides valuable academic and employability skills leading to a wide range of careers. For coaching graduates, there are many opportunities in elite sport, public health, education, the fitness and leisure industry, governing bodies and sports promotion.

• Relevant to your learning needs - our unique hybrid teaching/learning model fits around your professional commitments.