MSc Strength, Conditioning and Performance at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Whether you want to work with athletes and teams, governing bodies or other organisations, our Strength, Conditioning and Performance postgraduate course will help mould you into an experienced and adaptable strength and conditioning specialist, able to help meet the demand for knowledgeable practitioners in this exciting and rapidly growing sector.

Department: Department of Sports | Duration: 1 year FT / 2 year PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Coaching and Enhancing Sports Performance, Science of Human Performance, Sports Research Project, Applied Research Methods for Sport, Strength and Conditioning Applied Practitioner, Athlete Management.

Career pathways

Career routes include performance analyst and personal trainer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent. A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution. Applicants who do not hold a related undergraduate subject will be assessed on a case by case basis by our admissions team and if necessary invited in to attend an interview with the teaching team, after which the evidence from the above selection procedures will be considered. Full details of this procedure will be sent to applicants who have progressed successfully to this stage. To apply, you must have five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,350 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £5,175 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year FT / 2 year PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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