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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
City Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Master of Science - MSc (PG)
City Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This unique masters, which is largely delivered online, has been designed to develop research-informed sport coaches.
MSc Sport Coaching provides knowledge from the forefront of coaching research. The course is ideal for aspiring and established coaches looking to develop their practice.
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)
Study on this MSc Sport Coaching which is informed by the latest research and best practice in sport coaching from LJMUs School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Benefit from the flexibility of both online and face-to-face teaching, through a blended timetable of online, pre-prepared lessons, online live sessions (one half day per week) and face-to-face workshops on campus (one day per month)
Face-to-face workshops take place between September and May. These take place in Liverpool and typically involve one day on campus per month (usually Thursday for first year students and Friday for second year students)
Continue working as a coach in your own context, alongside studying the course
Excellent vocational opportunities for work-related learning in your own coaching context or through one of LJMUs sporting partners
Includes personalised assignments so you can apply knowledge to your own coaching practice on topics including: sport psychology, pedagogy, training programmes, performance analysis and talent development
Learn with a cohort of high-performing coaches and network of LJMU staff, alumni and contacts across the world of sport
The MSc Sport Coaching is designed to allow you to explore a range of topics, including athlete learning, talent development processes, physical and psychological training programmes, performance analysis and social relationships in coaching. While you study, you will have the opportunity to work on your own career development with support from LJMUs tutors and leading guest lectures from the field of sport coaching. You will also conduct a research project on a topic of your choice, supervised by LJMU staff.
2:1 honours degree in a related area (2:2 honours degree considered where applicants can demonstrate extensive experience)
Students living in
Domestic
£4,550 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£3,480 per year
Students from EU
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£3,480 per year
Students from International
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