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MSc

Strength & Conditioning

Duration
2 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
Online learning

Gain the skills you need to become a competent and advanced coach on our MSc Strength and Conditioning course. The programme mirrors the industry standards of British Weight Lifting and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.

Why study with us

  • We work alongside British Weightlifting, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • We’re just one of two universities which partner with the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) – this means a direct link to the football industry.
  • The course is delivered by industry experts with many years practitioner experience at National and International level.
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What you'll do

  • Question, critique and develop your knowledge, competency, and ability to coach in all areas of strength development, and enhancement of conditioning.
  • The course will allow you to dispel many of the traditions and incorrect training theory and methodological approaches to training and coaching and as a result will enable you to develop a sound approach to the content of your coaching and behaviour as a coach.
  • The course is progressive in nature, with all modules being bespoke and cumulative so that that graduating Strength and Conditioning Coaches will be well equipped to perform at a high level in a range of sports spanning power-based, team-based, combat, and endurance sports.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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How to apply

Academic expertise

Dr Chris Edmundson
Course Leader MSc Strength and Conditioning

Accreditations

Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA).

We’re just one of two universities that currently partners the FMPA. This partnership gives you direct links to the football industry and provides opportunities for you to access current practice in football and potential career prospects.

Future careers

Our Strength and Conditioning graduates work as self-employed coaches in a large variety of team-sports, combat sports, strength-based sports, and endurance sports. Many also work within clubs, teams, and organisations, and deliver Strength and Conditioning support to a large range of audiences such as school PE lessons, recreational, semi-professional and professional athletes, and special population groups. A large number of our graduates have secured careers, promotions or new business opportunities as a result of taking the MSc in Strength and Conditioning.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field such as sports science or strength and conditioning
  • Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience in the sports industry
  • A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
2025/26
UK
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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