MSc Strength and Conditioning at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Strength and Conditioning masters degree is for students who have undertaken a sports science, sports coaching or related undergraduate degree and who wish to continue their studies and progress to working within elite athletics.

Faculty: School of Sport and Health Sciences | Department: Sport and Exercise | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–6 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The strength and conditioning masters degree offers varied content that brings together strength and conditioning and applied physiology. Olympic technique, coaching and advanced analysis using force platforms, bar path analysis and power analysis, velocity-based training and other training methodologies coaching understanding from a theoretical perspective and by working with a special population and applying coaching theory to practice Modules include Practical Applications of Training Theory, Skills for Physiological Assessment, Science in Practice, Science of Physical Performance and Training, Pedagogy for strength and conditioning, Personal and Professional Development, Equipment and facilities, strength and conditioning suite, Flo Pietzsch, Course Leader, Sport Brighton.

Career pathways

Employment prospects for graduates are extremely good. The strength and conditioning industry has expanded considerably, and many professional sports organisations now employ strength and conditioning coaches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Relevant science honours degree – minimum 2:2 – in sport and exercise science or a relevant science-based degree such as medicine, biomedical sciences, physiology, biological science or health science. Applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications may also be considered, providing they can demonstrate they have the appropriate background and foundation knowledge. All offers are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check and Overseas Police Check if required. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,748 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2–6 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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