MSc Strength and Conditioning-Online Distance Learning

The MSc Strength and Conditioning-Online Distance Learning at Middlesex University is a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time programme. It is a Master’s degree course that gives students skills and knowledge in providing high-performance support to athletes and non-athletes. During the programme, students will learn the science and conditioning of strength, applied performance coaching, hands-on experience, and an independent project (dissertation).

Learning is done mainly using online materials, live contact time, and self-paced work. Students on this programme are assessed by coursework, practical assessments, presentations, and a dissertation in the final year.

The course is approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) through their Education Recognition Program (ERP). It also gives pathways to become an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA).

Middlesex University has its main campus in North London but also has teaching links and campuses in Dubai and Mauritius. The university has courses in fields such as science, arts, health, business, and sport & exercise sciences. It runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Middlesex is especially known for its applied, career-focused approach. This makes it a great destination to study MSc Strength and Conditioning - Online Distance Learning. The university is known for its inclusion and for welcoming people from different parts of the world, regardless of social class or race.

Applicants who want to study at Middlesex University must submit their academic transcripts and certificates from previous degrees. They will also have to submit letters of recommendation on official or letterheaded paper, and a CV or résumé.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants for the course must have at least a second-class lower honours, or an equivalent qualification in a sports or exercise-related field.
• If applicants do not have a degree in a related course, they should have relevant industry experience supported by professional qualifications. This experience should be included in the applicant’s CV.

English Proficiency:

• International students from non-English speaking countries must show proof of English language ability. Some tests the university accepts are an overall score of at least 6.5 in IELTS or a 79 overall score in TOEFL iBT.
• Other tests the university accepts are the Pearson Test of English (59 overall) and Cambridge Main Suite (175 overall).
• If you do not already, there is the Middlesex internal English language test. For postgraduate applicants, the minimum overall score needed is 3.5.

The tuition fee for international students is £12,800 per year.

The MSc Strength and Conditioning - Online Distance Learning at Middlesex University gives international students access to different scholarship programmes. These include the Chevening Scholarship (full postgraduate tuition fees) and the Commonwealth Scholarship (full course fees and possibly additional support fees). The Alumni Postgraduate Award offers a 20% tuition fee reduction, while the Regional or International Merit Award offers up to £2,000 reduction on tuition fees.

People who study the MSc Strength and Conditioning-Online Distance Learning can work as:

• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• High-performance coach
• Sport scientist/performance analyst
• Rehabilitation Specialist / Return-to-Play Coach
• Lecturer / Academic Researcher (Sport & Exercise Science)

Applicants are advised to reach out to our consultants at AHZ Associates for a free consultation on everything about the admission process. They can also go through the process on the university’s application portal.