Taught Doctorate in Sport Coaching - DSC

The Doctorate in Sport Coaching (DSc) is a professionally taught doctoral programme that explores the relationship between theory and practice in coaching. This programme differs from a traditional PhD because it emphasises the practice of both receiving and generating new research.

The course structure is advanced and offers excellent skills in training for sports coaching professionals and practitioners by encouraging applied and experimental learning in the field. The course is put up at the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences and is taught at the Cyncoed Campus.

The programme is taught through lectures, interactive seminars, directed study, and individual tutorials, supported by the Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle). Assessment includes written assignments, portfolios of evidence, presentations, and oral vivas. The programme can be completed in 3-4 years full-time or 6 years part-time, while actively coaching.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is committed to research and students' professional development. The university produces and will continue to produce graduates who maintain both academic excellence and professional relevance for the international community.

The university teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields including Art and Design, Education, Management, Sport and Health Sciences, and Technologies. Cardiff Met is committed to ensuring every student can reach their full potential.

The university was named Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide due to high student satisfaction in teaching quality and overall student experience.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, including relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience. All candidates must attend an interview and must be actively coaching at the point of entry.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need a 2:1 or above degree in a related subject or equivalent.
• Coaching experience will be considered for those who do not meet the requirements.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted.

The tuition fee for the Doctorate in Sport Coaching (DSc) programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £17,600, which is subject to change yearly.

The University of Sunderland offers financial support to international undergraduate students through scholarships and fee discounts, such as the Global Leaders Scholarship, which is a prestigious award that offers a £5,000 reduction in tuition fees per year. The scholarship is awarded directly to eligible students, and it will be stated on the conditional offer letter. Note that students from certain regions, including East Asia, Gulf states, and Europe, are typically not eligible. Other discounts, such as the general International Scholarship or Fee Reduction, offer a £1,400 discount on the tuition fee for the first year.

Region-Specific Scholarships offer scholarships to students from particular regions. For example, international students from Africa may be qualified for a scholarship that offers £5,000 per year. The University of Sunderland Scholarship, which awards £3,000 to students who show improvement in their grades from GCSEs to Level 3 qualifications, and the Sir Bob Murray Health (Psychology) Scholarship, is made for students applying to a psychology programme.

After completing the Doctorate in Sport Coaching (DSc) programme from Cardiff Metropolitan University, students can pursue a career as:

• Elite Sport Coach
• High-Performance Director
• Coach Educator
• Coach Development Manager
• Lecturer in Sport Coaching

Candidates should submit their applications directly to the university. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.