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Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning

Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham campus — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,970
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The MSc Strength and Conditioning programme is designed to develop the specialist skills and competencies required for a career as a strength and conditioning coach or in related roles, both within and beyond sporting contexts. Based at the Alexander Stadium, the course places students in a high-performance sporting environment, offering authentic learning experiences that reflect the day-to-day responsibilities of professional practice. Practical sessions make extensive use of the stadium’s world-class facilities, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in a variety of settings. These include delivering conditioning sessions on 4G and grass pitches, conducting sprint analysis on a 400m athletics track, analysing performance in laboratories, and coaching exercise techniques in a fully equipped strength and conditioning gym. To further develop practical expertise, students complete a Professional Practice placement, providing the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills with industry partners in real-world contexts. The programme reflects the evolving demands of the strength and conditioning profession, supporting students to explore specialised areas such as training female and youth athletes, working with disabled athletes, and understanding the impact of cultural and religious practices, such as Ramadan, on training. It also highlights the application of strength and conditioning in broader contexts, including rehabilitation, healthcare, and roles within emergency services. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to critically engage with current research and reflect on their professional practice. The research component equips them with the skills to apply evidence-based approaches, as well as to design and conduct research projects in collaboration with staff and peers, contributing to both industry knowledge and personal professional development.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 18,970
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University. With around 31...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.