Professional Development: Sports Officiating MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
Program Overview
The Professional Development: Sports Officiating MSc at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London, equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in sports officiating. Through a blended learning approach, students explore contemporary approaches to player development, strategic leadership, the psychology of sports officiating, and ethical considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in officiating, training and management in sports, and other related fields.
Program Outline
Professional Development: Sports Officiating MSc at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The Professional Development: Sports Officiating MSc aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of sports officiating. The program emphasizes contemporary approaches to player development, strategic leadership, the psychology of sports officiating, sociocultural challenges, and ethics in sports officiating.
Description:
This program is designed for individuals interested in sports officiating, regardless of their academic background. It provides a blended learning approach, allowing students to study around their commitments while advancing their knowledge and professional experience. This allows students to build networks and gain expert knowledge.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program covers topics like contemporary approaches to player development, strategic leadership, the psychology of sports officiating, sociocultural challenges, and ethics in sports officiating.
Structure:
The program utilizes a blended learning approach, allowing students to study around their commitments.
Modules:
The program consists of core and optional modules. Core modules include:
- Academic Introduction to Professional Development (for non-degree entrance students)
- Contemporary Approaches to Professional Development
- Strategic Leadership in High Performance
- Professional Development and Mentoring
- Independent Project
- The Psychology of Sports Officiating
- The Holistic Official: Social, Cultural and Interpersonal Challenges
- Ethics, Morality and Integrity in Sports Optional modules include:
- Performance Analysis
- Rugby Performance
- Sports Coaching
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Practical workshops
- Critical evaluation
- Presentations
- Position statements
- Critical reflection
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
Faculty:
The program is taught by internationally renowned academics with expertise in sports officiating.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes a blended learning approach and utilizes practical workshops and real-world case studies to enhance student learning.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates can pursue careers in officiating, training and management in sports, sports development, safeguarding, education, the armed forces, and emergency services.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates can find employment in various organizations, including sports governing bodies, professional sports clubs, and educational institutions.
- St Mary's University offers a 20% tuition fee discount for alumni who wish to pursue this Master's degree.
- International students may be eligible for external sources of funding, including the International Scholarship.
Contact Information:
- Careers Services: careers@stmarys.ac.uk
- Admissions: apply@stmarys.ac.uk
Home Fees:
£11,340
International Fees:
£17,850
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- A 2.2 degree or international equivalent, preferably in a sports-related subject.
Additional Considerations:
- High level of experience in the field of officiating, whether as a practicing official or stakeholder in official development. Each application will be reviewed on merit.
- Applicants are encouraged to hold or have the intention to work towards an NGB L3 coaching award or an international equivalent qualification. They should also demonstrate a continued commitment to coaching or professional practice.
Non-Degree Entrance:
- Applicants without formal degree-level qualifications but with significant relevant work or playing experience are encouraged to apply. Their suitability and any support needs will be assessed through a two-step process.
- Non-degree entrants must take an additional module (Academic Introduction to Professional Development) in the summer before the degree begins. This module is not assessed and designed to help prepare students for their academic studies.
- The deadline for non-degree entrance is before the summer module begins.
International Requirements:
- International students should check the country-specific pages for equivalents.
- Applicants whose first language is not English need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.
- IELTS Indicator test results are now accepted as proof of English language proficiency.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section is required.
- IELTS Indicator test results are also accepted as proof of English language proficiency.
