Key information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years); Part-time: 72 months
- Start date: September 2027
- Application deadline: June 2027 (International; estimated deadline — if a National or EEA/EU deadline listed covers your citizenship, that deadline applies instead)
Overview
The Sport Coaching programme offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University arises from a demand for high-level, leading-edge knowledge and skills training, coupled with increasing the use and exploitation of coaching research in practice. It offers a unique opportunity for professional and career development, focusing on applied and experiential learning within a community of practice.
Key Facts
The modules will be taught through a combination of lectures, interactive seminars, directed study and practice, and individual tutorials appropriate to the learning outcomes of the module in question and the general programme of study.
Student learning is supported through the use of our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) that provides learning resources over and above that found in the learning centre (library). All learners are supported with access to a personal tutor who is also the Programme Director of the course.
Programme structure
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 83 or 4.5 (new TOEFL iBT 1–6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0–120 score)
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An MSc/MA degree in a sport related area appropriate to the pathway (e.g., Sports Coaching, Sports Pedagogy) at Distinction or High Merit level
- A postgraduate degree in an alternative discipline area acceptable to the programme leader
- Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience and/or related qualifications in coaching and/or coach education will also be considered for entry
- Current postgraduate students who wish to forego the dissertation component of their MSc in order to progress directly to the Doctorate in Sport Coaching
- Applicants will be expected to hold a first class or 2:1 BSc/BA (Hons) in an appropriate sports related degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 33,496 AUD / year (approximately 17,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 10,467 AUD / year (approximately 5,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,195–2,029 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.