Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is the first of its kind in the UK to offer doctoral-level study in a vocationally-based discipline. You can study for a doctoral award whilst continuing with your current employment.

The aim of the course is to provide support to experienced strength and conditioning coaches as they develop skills and knowledge to enable them to take a more active role in leading and developing the profession.

Aims

The main learning outcomes are:

To develop an advanced knowledge base in a sub-discipline related to strength and conditioning;
To develop the skills and confidence to create examples of evidence-based best practice in strength and conditioning, and to disseminate this to a wider audience
To develop independent research skills which will allow the student to contribute to the scientific evidence base related to strength and conditioning.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Advanced Methods of Training
Advanced Methods of Coaching
Philosophy for the Strength and Conditioning Coach
Research Proposal
Independent Research

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 88

Other requirements

Entry requirements:

A Master's degree in an appropriate subject area and a suitable workplace environment to support the professional research and development project.

Applicants should:

Submit a 2,000-word research proposal on the problem they will be investigating as complementary evidence to the University application form. This should include a title, purpose of the project, literature review, research methodology and proposed outcomes relating to the applicant's professional context.
Have at least three years' significant and relevant experience in a professional area appropriate to the programme of study.
Have an interview with the Programme Director or nominated member of the teaching team to discuss options for entry to the programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International: 16,312 AUD / year (approximately 8,640 GBP / year)
Domestic: 6,854 AUD / year (approximately 3,630 GBP / year)

Living costs

London, United Kingdom: 2,147-4,072 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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