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Curious about studying Professional Golf - BA (Hons)at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

North, West and Hebrides

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2027

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Duration

4 Year

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Course info

Focus your sights on golf coaching and performance on our BA (Hons) Professional Golf, delivered from our UHI Centre for Golf campus and run as part of our partnership with the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA). Pursue your aspirations of a career in this thriving and varied field on this comprehensive course, unique in Scotland, with 82% of recent graduates employed in a range of roles within the golf industry. Access our dedicated, on-site specialist teaching facilities and equipment, including Trackman, Foresight, Zen, PuttView and SAM Puttlab. Benefit from a range of seasonal internships each year at prestigious UK and International venues, studying themes such as coaching, equipment technology, sports science, and business, with a particular focus on industry demands met by professional coaches. Enjoy the atmosphere and community of Dornoch, close to the world-renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, and benefit from our partnership with the PGA, including access to PGA engagement and support, guest lectures, and opportunities to join the association as a trainee, gain membership of the PGA when you graduate (subject to application), and gain PGA coaching awards through this route.

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Complete University Guide Sports Science ranking
84th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Activity performance and skills acquisition - Core

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Introduction to business - Core

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Introduction to equipment technology for golf - Core

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Introduction to sport and exercise science - Core

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Introduction to sport coaching and leadership - Core

In the first year you will be introduced to general concepts in the golf industry and professional sport.

Professional practice and personal development for the golf industry - Core
Modules (Year 2)

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Applied coaching and leadership  - Core

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Event planning and organisation - Core

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Golf club manager - functions and responsibilities - Core

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Golf course maintenance and design - Core

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Golf equipment and analysis  - Core

You will continue to build on and develop the concepts from year one and begin to evaluate their application in practice. New topics will also be introduced.

Work placement: team-working and communication - Core
Modules (Year 3)

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance - Core

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Niche tourism - Core

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Research skills - Core

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Retailing - Core

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Sports and exercise science: a critical analysis - Core

In the third year, academic skills will be further developed alongside practical and industry-specific skill sets.

Work placement: industry-specific skills - Core
Modules (Year 4)

The honours year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the programme. 

Advanced applications of coaching and instruction - Core

The honours year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the programme. 

Niche professional: a business analysis - Core

The honours year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the programme. 

Sports and exercise psychology - Core

The honours year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the programme. 

Work placement: professional practice - Core

The honours year is used to deepen your understanding and consolidate the themes carried throughout the programme. 

Dissertation (double-credits), or research
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UCAS/IDP Connect
Tuition fees
Student living
£1,820 per year
Students from Domestic

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UCAS / IDP Connect

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Uni info

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI North West and HebridesOrmlie RoadThursoHighlandKW14 7EEUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Thurso 0.2 miles away
Nearest tube station:Chesham 304.2 miles away