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PostgraduateMSc

Strength and Conditioning

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,875Per Year (Intl)
£11,025Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Strength and Conditioning at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Strength and Conditioning course provides you with the practical set of skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel as a coach to physically develop athletes of all levels. With research-informed teaching and an applied focus, this course is ideal for you if you aspire to work in sport or further develop the practice of individuals already in applied environments. This course adopts a blended learning approach, teaching you through a combination of face-to-face teaching and distance online learning. International tuition fees are £23,875 per year, home/UK fees are £11,025 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Exercise Physiology and Adaptation
Strength and Power Development Programming
Movement Analysis and Sport-Specific Conditioning
Athlete Assessment and Performance Monitoring
Research Methods in Sports Science
Applied Coaching Practice and Communication
Training Programme Design and Implementation
Research Project in Strength and Conditioning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,875

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,875

Home Student Fee

£11,025

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Essex

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