DSC Sport Coaching at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A taught doctorate for sport coaching practitioners and scholars that treats practice as both the recipient and generator of research. It is structured around compulsory modules rather than a single research thesis and builds on a Level 7 MSc stage and a Level 8 stage.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full time; up to 6 years part time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

All modules are compulsory; entry is either at the start of the MSc taught Level 7 component or at the start of the PG Dip taught Level 8 component. Teaching is by lectures, interactive seminars, directed study and practice and individual tutorials, assessed by written assignments, presentations, portfolios of evidence and oral vivas.

Career pathways

Progression routes include sport coaching, coach education, coach development and higher education lecturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry point (i), the doctoral programme: a first class or 2:1 BSc/BA (Hons) in an appropriate sport-related degree; in exceptional circumstances candidates with considerable coaching experience but no degree may be considered; interview required. Entry point (ii), PG Dip level: an MSc/MA in a sport-related area (for example Sports Coaching, Sports Pedagogy) at Distinction or high Merit, or a postgraduate degree in another discipline acceptable to the programme leader, or exceptional coaching or coach-education experience and qualifications; current MSc students may progress directly without the dissertation. All entrants must be actively coaching. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2026/27). Doctorate (research fee table) home fee as listed. Source

International applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2026/27). Doctorate (research fee table) overseas fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full time; up to 6 years part time

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