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.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Leading Self; Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation; Theory and Practice of Leadership; Leading Others; Dissertation Optional modules: Wellbeing in Educational Settings; Player/Participant Development; Innovation and Professional Development; Digital Practice in Sport, Exercise and Health; Advanced Pedagogies
Assessment method
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.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally require a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject or relevant professional experience. You will be required to be a qualified coach with an award recognised by their national governing body, normally at Level 2 of the UKCC or its equivalent. You will also be expected to regularly coach a minimum of three hours per week whilst on the programme. We also encourage applications from coaches who do not have prior experience of higher education as well as those with first degrees.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5265 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5265 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5265 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5265 | Year 1 |
| International | £11655 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT