Applied Sports Coaching - MSc Entry requirements

Advance your coaching career with UL’s MSc in Applied Sports Coaching. Study part-time, blending online learning with practical coaching experience.

Key information

EU fees per year €4,200

Non-EU fees per year €9,400

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration Two years

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught

Delivery Blended

Start date September

Award Masters (MSc)

Apply Register your interest

There are two routes that candidates can apply for a place on this programme:

Entry Route 1

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as Sports Science, Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning, Coaching Science, Exercise Science, or Physiotherapy.

You must hold at least a National Governing Body Level 1 Coaching Award.

You must show previous experience in sports coaching and be actively coaching for the duration of the programme.

Garda Vetting is required.

The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Entry Route 2

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the bachelor’s degree entry requirements; indeed, because of our focus on applied practice, over half of applicants to this course come through RPL. You will need to show that you can meet the remaining requirements in entry route 1 and have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

International students

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.

International study visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland.

Checklist of documents

*Academic transcripts and certificates, translated if needed
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
Copy of your birth certificate or passport
English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
Copy of your CV
Your completed coaching experience form

English Language

English Language Competency certificate
For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements

Guidelines on completing your application

To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Coaching Experience Form, "English Language Certificate" etc.
*If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.