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Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester City Sport Coaching and Performance
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Developed and delivered in collaboration with Manchester City Football Club, this unique masters course blends cutting-edge academic teaching with world-class industry experience. It offers a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience and learn from leading practitioners with one of the world’s most successful football clubs.
You’ll build the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in elite and community sport coaching, applied sport performance, professional football, and more.
Designed with industry, grounded in the latest research, and led by expert academics, the course covers key areas such as:
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Applied performance sport
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Coaching practice and pedagogy
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Elite and community sport development
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Equality, diversity, and inclusion in sport
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Strength and conditioning
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Sport performance analysis
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Sport psychology and sociology
This MSc prepares you to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact – on and off the field. Whether your ambitions lie in elite sport, community programmes, or coaching and development, it opens pathways to careers across local and international sports settings.
Features and Benefits
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Exclusive partners with Manchester City FC: Access elite-level expertise on the UK’s first and only postgraduate sport coaching course developed and delivered with a globally recognised football club.
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6th in the UK for sport research power: Learn alongside world-leading researchers tackling some of the biggest challenges in sport – from elite performance to improving health and wellbeing (REF 2021).
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Gain extra qualifications for your CV: Receive a professional development bursary to support additional coaching certifications, enhancing your employability and career progression.
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World-class sporting facilities: Train in high-performance spaces used by professionals – from our Institute of Sport building to Manchester City’s renowned Etihad Campus.
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Study in a global sports city: Home to elite teams, grassroot clubs, and top sports organisations, you’ll join Manchester’s vibrant sporting community and grow your professional network.
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Stand out with professional experience: Graduate with the experience employers value most. Hone your practical skills and put theory into practice through work-based placements with Manchester City Football Club.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You’ll need at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related area, including, but not limited to, Sport Coaching, Sport Development, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Data Analytics, or Health Sciences; or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience. We may consider your application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance if you have relevant, extensive professional experience in this field, even if you don’t have the required qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824, known for the quality of its teaching and world leading research. The University has been named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2026).
Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city known worldwide for its music, sport, culture and creativity. Living and studying here means being part of a global city that opens doors to opportunity.
Manchester is home to a diverse community of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries. International students are offered comprehensive …
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