The University of Essex MSc Coaching Science will train students in the practical and theoretical elements of coaching science, and students will explore the broad spectrum of areas that underpin both coaching practise and development.
With Essex's state-of-the-art facilities and science-based approach, students will gain a solid understanding of the applied practical skills, psychology, developmental and advanced practise in coaching. Alongside seminar-based teaching, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the specialist laboratory facilities and on an optional coaching placement. Coaching placements are undertaken with an employer over 8 – 10 weeks, enabling students to develop their coaching delivery and prepare them for employment.
Students will study a broad range of topics, including: masterclasses in coaching, youth athletic development, skill acquisition in coaching, and adapted coaching. Students will also have the flexibility to study additional modules from other disciplines in order to deepen their understanding of all aspects of coaching science.
This course sits within Essex's School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. This provides an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sport and exercise, allowing them to bring together their internationally recognized research, share knowledge and enhance opportunities for students.
The sports science and coaching sectors are booming and provide a variety of careers for coaching science graduates. Typical career destinations include talent development/identification specialist, early years sports educator, PE teacher, coach education, sports development and academic research.
Essex has strong links with industry providers who may enable students to deliver coaching practises in a range of coaching environments, challenging them and helping them to further develop their coaching skills set. Essex also works closely with the University’s Careers Services to help students find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 19740 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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