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MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
Our MSc Coaching Science will train you in the practical and theoretical elements of coaching science, and you will explore the broad spectrum of areas that underpin both coaching practise and development.Do you strive to be a top-level coach Do you want to challenge current coaching practice and help people achieve their full potential Can you inspire confidence and self-belief through coaching Our MSc Coaching Science will train you in the practical and theoretical elements of coaching science, and you will explore the broad spectrum of areas that underpin both coaching practise and development.With our state-of-the-art facilities and science-based approach, you will gain a solid understanding of the applied practical skills, psychology, developmental and advanced practise in coaching. Alongside seminar-based teaching, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our specialist laboratory facilities and on an optional coaching placement. Coaching placements are undertaken with an employer over 8 – 10 weeks, enabling you to develop your coaching delivery and prepare you for employment.The sports science and coaching sectors are booming and provide a variety of careers for coaching science graduates. Typical career destinations include talent development/identification specialist, early years sports educator, PE teacher, coach education, sports development and academic research.We have strong links with industry providers who may enable you to deliver coaching practises in a range of coaching environments, challenging you and helping you to further develop your coaching skills set. We also work closely with the University’s Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Physical Education; Recreation and Leisure Studies; Sport and Exercise Psychology; Sport and Exercise Science; Sports Coaching; Sports Development. We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in a similar relevant discipline.
Students living in
Rest of World
£21,700 per year
Students from International
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197