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
- Year one modules
- Applied Research Methods and Study Design
- Physical Preparation in Sport and Exercise
- Marginal Gains for Peak Performance
- Year Two modules
- Psycho-Social Development in Sport
- Tactical and Technical Development in Sport
- Individual Project
Assessment method
Assessment includes written coursework, viva, presentations, reports and practical tests.
How to apply
International applicants
Applicants who require a visa to study in the UK will need to apply for the full-time course option.
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. - Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: - IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component - TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking - Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component or equivalent. - Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
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 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £4500 | Year 1 |
England | £4500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4500 | Year 1 |
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