Sports Coaching and Performance MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The term "high performing" underpins this master’s programme, ensuring students will be challenged to develop their coaching practice through a range of modules which focus on individual development and current approaches to coaching. The programme aims to facilitate the continuing development of sports coaches by enhancing their knowledge, skills and ability to reflect upon their current practice. The programme content is based on the requirements of the sports coaching profession, employers, associated professional bodies, community and industrial interests. The MSc is offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Students will complete 180 credit points for the award of MSc, with the option to exit after completing 120 credits for the award of Postgraduate Diploma or 60 credits for the award of Post Graduate Certificate. Full-time students will take 60 credits in each of the three semesters, while the part-time students will take 30 credits in each semester of years one and two and 60 credits in year three. There are five compulsory taught modules on the programme. Four of the programme modules are 30 credit points whilst the Research Project module is 60 credits (the dissertation is not necessary for those who choose to exit with the PgDip). Students wishing to graduate with a PGCert will study 60 credits which is offered in semester 1 of the programme. Throughout modules, students are offered the opportunity to choose what aspect of coaching and specific sport they will research for their assessments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The term "high performing" underpins this master’s programme, ensuring students will be challenged to develop their coaching practice through a range of modules which focus on individual development and current approaches to coaching. The programme aims to facilitate the continuing development of sports coaches by enhancing their knowledge, skills and ability to reflect upon their current practice. The programme content is based on the requirements of the sports coaching profession, employers, associated professional bodies, community and industrial interests. The MSc is offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Students will complete 180 credit points for the award of MSc, with the option to exit after completing 120 credits for the award of Postgraduate Diploma or 60 credits for the award of Post Graduate Certificate. Full-time students will take 60 credits in each of the three semesters, while the part-time students will take 30 credits in each semester of years one and two and 60 credits in year three. There are five compulsory taught modules on the programme. Four of the programme modules are 30 credit points whilst the Research Project module is 60 credits (the dissertation is not necessary for those who choose to exit with the PgDip). Students wishing to graduate with a PGCert will study 60 credits which is offered in semester 1 of the programme. Throughout modules, students are offered the opportunity to choose what aspect of coaching and specific sport they will research for their assessments.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Applicants must: (a) have gained; (i) a second class honours degree or better in a related discipline (for example – BSc Sports Coaching, BSc Psychology; BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology; BSc Sports Studies; Sports and Exercise Sciences or Physical Education) from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this programme is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability Exemptions from modules will be on a case by case basis depending on the prior learning of the student cohort. Regulations of the University in relation to credits will also be taken into correspondence for each student and their learning.

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