MSc International Sport Coaching
MSc International Sport Coaching provides knowledge from the forefront of coaching research. The course is ideal for aspiring and established coaches looking to develop their practice.
Study on this new MSc International Sport Coaching, designed and run in conjunction with Learning Works, Malta
Course content informed by the latest research and best practice in sport coaching from LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Benefit from the flexibility of both online and face-to-face teaching, through a blended timetable of online learning materials, online live and pre-prepared lessons and two intensive contact weeks in Qormi, Malta (one each semester)
Continue working as a coach in your own context, alongside studying the course
Take part in a placement in your own context or with one of LJMU’s sporting partners
Includes personalised assignments so you can apply knowledge to your own coaching practice on topics including sport psychology, pedagogy, training programmes and talent development
Excellent vocational opportunities for work-related learning in your own coaching context or through one of LJMU’s sporting partners
Learn with a cohort of high-performing coaches and network of LJMU staff, alumni and contacts across the world of sport
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The MSc International Sport Coaching is designed to allow you to explore a range of topics, including athlete learning, talent development processes, physical and psychological training programmes, performance analysis and social relationships in coaching. While you study, you will have the opportunity to work on your own career development with support from LJMU’s tutors and leading guest lectures from the field of sport coaching. You will also conduct a research project on a topic of your choice, supervised by LJMU staff.
If you would like to register your interest in the MSc International Sport Coaching, please email: scienceadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk. We will contact you when the course is open for applications.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.
You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate.
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.
You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.
You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.
CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after Degree course
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must have a degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised by Ecctis.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 53% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.
You should have a minimum of IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards
Qualification
Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary)
IELTS Academic (register)
6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IB (register)
78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20
Cambridge CPE (register)
Grade C
Cambridge CAE (register)
Grade C or Minimum of 169 with no skill less than 162
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level IV (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Language Cert (register)
ESOL (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
Or
ESOL (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
NCUK English Language Test (visit NCUK to register)
6.0
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
120 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
130 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.5, 5.5 for each component)
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
61 (Minimum of 59 in each component)
Pearson Versant English Placement Test
62 (Minimum of 57 in each component)
PSI Service UKVI Skills for English test
B2 pass in all 4 components (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Online English Language Level Test (ELLT)* (find out more information)
ELLT B2+ Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component)
Or
ELLT C1 Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each component)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
N/A
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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