BA (Hons) Professional Golf PGA at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Professional Golf PGA is a part-time, distance learning top-up degree covering years 3 and 4 of the BA (Hons) Professional Golf, open exclusively to current full PGA members. It lets PGA golf professionals convert existing qualifications into a full BA (Hons), useful for visa and senior-role requirements in regions such as the Middle East and Asia.

Duration: 4 years part-time | Intake: January and September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (BA) core modules: Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance, Developing entrepreneurial effectiveness, Research skills, Sport and exercise science: a critical analysis, Sustainable niche tourism and a work placement. Year 2 (BA Hons) core modules: Advanced applications of coaching and instruction, Niche professional: a business analysis, Sports and exercise psychology and a work placement, plus a dissertation or a new business venture plan.

Career pathways

Golf resort director or operations manager, tournament and event management, golf educator, sports science, golf coaching and development and events management; progression to PgCert Management in Golf.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry at SCQF level 9 (BA) requires the DipHE Professional Golf, a Foundation Degree or equivalent, plus current PGA membership. Entry to SCQF level 10 (BA Hons) may be possible with PGA membership plus an honours degree or equivalent, assessed through recognition of prior learning. Students need regular, reliable internet access and a computer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 915 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students, structured part-time study (3 x 20 credit modules) per year Source

International applicants: GBP 8,415 a year (2026/27). Structured part-time study (3 x 20 credit modules) per year for international students; part-time study is not open to Student Route visa holders Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 4 years part-time

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