Entry requirements

  • 2:1 honours degree in a related area (2:2 honours degree considered where applicants can demonstrate extensive experience)
  • at least three years’ coaching experience
Additional information:
  • RPL is accepted on this programme
  • IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.
This course is available to study full-time or part-time.
  • 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 LJMU’s 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 and face-to-face workshops on campus
  • Face-to-face workshops will take place between September and May. These occur in Liverpool and typically involve two, concurrent days on campus per month
  • 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 LJMU’s 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 International 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 LJMU’s 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

Information for international students

Further information is also available from our international web pages.

Fees and funding

Please see the course page for more information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Course Enquiries
Email
courses@ljmu.ac.uk
Phone
0151 231 5090