Program Overview
The Sport Coaching and Pedagogy at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a MSc programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sport Coaching and Pedagogy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport Coaching and Pedagogy programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sports Coaching and Pedagogy: Theory and Practice
- Research Methods for Sport Studies
- Developing\xa0Pedagogic Practice
- Managing Pedagogic\xa0Problems
- Changing Practices in Sport and Physical Culture
- Confronting Social Issues through Sporting Narratives
- Independent Study
- Sport and Morality
- Applied Biomechanics
- Physiology of Sports Performance
- Biomechanics of Sport Performance
- Leadership and Influencing Skills
- Sport Psychology Theory to Practice
- Strength and Conditioning: Science and Application
- Policy, Pedagogy and Practices of Physical Education Cultures
- Understanding the Sporting Environment
- Strength and Conditioning for Youth Athletes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in a related subject area together with appropriate teaching/coaching\xc2\xa0experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cardiff Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. It was formerly known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff which was established in 1996.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-09-17
- Start Date 2017-12-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months