PgCert Management in Golf at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The PgCert Management in Golf is a fully online, part-time postgraduate certificate for current and future leaders and managers in the golf industry. It develops leadership approaches and the ability to drive innovation and change within golf organisations.

Duration: Part time: 1-2 years | Intake: September; January | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 60-credit PgCert comprises two core modules plus one option of 20 credits each. September modules include Managing strategic and operational change in the golf industry and Responsible leadership and management in a global context; January options include Effective communication, Information decision making and Sustainable tourism.

Career pathways

Senior leadership and management positions within the public, private or voluntary sectors of the golf industry; progression to a PgDip, Master's or MSc Leadership and Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or above in Golf Management or Professional Golf. Other degrees may be considered where applicants work in the golf industry. Applicants with other qualifications or experience are considered individually. International applicants studying online from overseas: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0, CEFR B2 in all four components, or another approved English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,941 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scottish-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland, PgCert (3 modules, 60 credits). Source

International applicants: GBP 3,817 for the whole programme (2026/27). International fee status, PgCert (3 modules, 60 credits). Not available to applicants needing Student Route visa sponsorship. Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: Part time: 1-2 years

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