MSc in Coaching, Performance and Sport Leadership
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 5,265 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* UK students| international students: 1 July 2024
** for UK part-time students | international part-time students: £11,655
Introduction
Set in one of the major sports 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.
In this course, you will be part of a research-led community of individuals, passionate about sport, high performance, and health and well-being that seek to develop a 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 in new directions in the field of sports leadership by engaging with leading international practitioners and researchers.
Why study this course?
- Birmingham is a significant hub for studying sports in the UK. Several national and international sports organizations 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 well-being both inside the University and 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 sports, 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Birmingham Masters Scholarship
Our Birmingham Masters Scholarship offers £2,000 via a tuition fee discount, to support the brightest and best applicants undertaking Masters study at Birmingham during 2024-2025.
Postgraduate Progression Award
Our Postgraduate Progression Awards offer final-year undergraduates at the University of Birmingham a fee discount of £1,500 for postgraduate taught study.
As a Birmingham graduate, we want to support you in taking the next steps in your journey as you continue to study and develop your career. With the familiarity of the University of Birmingham, you will have access to our resources, facilities, and support networks to shape and secure your future. As one of the UK’s Top 15 universities, we can assure you that you will receive our well-being and career support, community, and resources to assist you in your development.
The tuition fee discounts for our progressing undergraduate students are our commitment to you, in appreciation of your choice to stay with us for your postgraduate degree.
Curriculum
Please note: You will take 180 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this program are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this program are for students starting in 2023. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event, we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
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
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Studying Coaching, Performance and Sport Leadership at Birmingham will position you at the forefront of the profession. Our nationally and internationally relevant evidence-based course will support your continuing professional development needs and strengthen your capabilities to lead the field in new directions.