MSc Sport Performance Coaching (Online) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The online MSc Sport Performance Coaching is a part-time Masters for practising coaches, teaching how to critically analyse coaching practice, measure and analyse performance data and develop evidence-informed coaching strategies.

Duration: MSc 24 months part-time (online); PGDip 18 months; PGCert 9 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete 120 credits of taught modules and an applied coaching project, studied online.

Career pathways

Sports coach in schools and participation settings, pathway coach, scout with sport academies, university head coach, Olympic coach, development officer and performance manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these but with significant relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be active practising coaches with an appropriate sport-specific qualification. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking; TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 13,300 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters course fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc 24 months part-time (online); PGDip 18 months; PGCert 9 months

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