MSc Strength and Conditioning (Distance Learning) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Programme overview

Boost your coaching potential with our innovative Strength and Conditioning Master’s. Learn practical and coaching skills to further your career. Perfect for those already working full-time in industry. In this degree you will cover topics like: coaching skills, training exercises and interventions, the biomechanics and physiology of human performance, short and long-term training programming, evidence-based research skills. The course is also offered as PGCert, PGDip.

Faculty: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences | Department: School of Sport, Exercise and Applied Science | Duration: 2-5 years (part-time) | Study mode: online; part-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Practical Techniques in Strength and Conditioning, Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice, Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition in Strength and Conditioning, Physiology of Training, Programme Design, Planning and Monitoring, Topical Issues in Strength and Conditioning Science, Independent Project.

Career pathways

With our online Strength and Conditioning master’s, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as teamwork, strategy, and resilience. Graduate roles include coach, physiologist, personal trainer, athletic director, physical therapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 in an undergraduate degree, preferably in Sport Science or a related field. Non-degree entrance There's also a non-degree entrance pathway for those meeting one of two entry requirements: At least five years of experience working in sport in roles related to physical preparation of athletes. Full-time employment and at least five years of experience in a role relating to the physical preparation of military personnel. For non-degree entrance, you will also have to write an essay and submit this along with your application. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,150 for the whole programme (2026/27). September 2026 entry; full course fee; students are charged for the modules taken in each academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 for the whole programme (2026/27). September 2026 entry; full course fee; students are charged for the modules taken in each academic year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2-5 years (part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://evision.stmarys.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DZPTS01SACX&code2=0008

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