MSc/PgD/PgC in Strength & Conditioning

... United Kingdom
... Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Graduates of the programme can continue their studies and register for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a related subject. Other graduates will pursue careers as professional strength and conditioning coaches working for the Home Country Sports Institutes, professional sports teams and National Governing Bodies, technical coaches, work within the health and fitness industry, and act as consultants and lecturers (further and higher education).

Previous graduates and current students of the programme work within the following establishments/organisations:

​English Institute of Sport; Sport Wales; Newport Gwent Dragons; Scarlets Rugby; Leicester Tigers Rugby; Cardiff City FC; Glamorgan County Cricket; Bath Rugby; Cardiff Met Sport; Cardiff and Vale College

General Eligibility

Applicants should generally have one of the following:

An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise-related area appropriate to the programme.

An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the Programme Director.

​Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in coaching, working within the health and fitness industry, sport science or exercise science will also be considered for entry to the programme.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permits weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • Academic IELTS 6.5 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

    TOEFL IBT

    Overall - 72

    Reading - 18

    Speaking - 20

    Listening - 17

    Writing - 17

Programme Information
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Course Category

Sports


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Campus Name

Llandaff, Cyncoed


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,000 & International: £16,000 per year,


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