Course summary
Do you want to further your knowledge of sport science and athletic development? Solent’s sport science and performance coaching master’s degree has been designed in partnership with industry experts to help equip students with skills, experience and knowledge precisely tailored to industry requirements. Built on a successful and popular undergraduate programme, this high-level master’s degree helps to prepare students for a career in the sports industry by delivering hands-on professional skills and adopting an interdisciplinary approach to coaching. During the course, students will explore key areas such as talent identification, long-term athlete development, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, peak performance, technical and tactical development, marginal gains, social support and mental skills coaching. Past students have benefitted from a guest speaker programme which has featured lectures from professionals from the highest level of a variety of sports, who have shared their advice, knowledge and experience of the industry. Prior to starting the course you’ll be expected to have a placement organised that will last throughout your studies; this can be in more than one organisation if required. The placement should be in a role relevant to the course, and might include (but not limited to) coach, sport scientist, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, exercise physiologist, biomechanistic, laboratory technician, etc. If you’ve been unable to organise a placement, the course team will support you in finding a placement. This course is for: This course is well-suited to those with a sports science-related undergraduate degree who wish to further their knowledge to pursue a career in sport at all levels.
Modules
- Applied Research Methods and Study Design
- Independent Research Project
- Physical Preparation in Sport and Exercise
- Psychology In Coaching And Athletic Development
- Tactical and Technical Development in Sport
- Placement
How to apply
International applicants
Note to all international students requiring a visa: All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at our 2023 course entry statement document.
Entry requirements
- Honours degree at 2:1 or above - Acceptance is also subject to successful interview. - Admissions will consider applicants who do not have a degree at 2:1 or above, but can provide evidence of relevant work experience. - All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in writing, reading, listening and speaking |
Equivalent English Language may be considered
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £15300 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £9000 | Whole course |
England | £9000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9000 | Whole course |
Wales | £9000 | Whole course |
International | £15300 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Provider information
Solent University (Southampton)
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN