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.