
Overview
Throughout the Professional Golf (Hons) BA degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you'll pursue your aspirations of a career in this thriving and varied field on this comprehensive course, unique in Scotland, with 82% of recent graduates employed in a range of roles within the golf industry.
Special features
- Graduates can gain PGA membership (subject to application)
- You will benefit from our strong industry links including the PGA, Royal Dornoch Golf Club, and equipment manufacturers, as well as top clubs and facilities in the UK and abroad. Many of these will contribute to your learning via guest lectures and seminars
- Work placements can be arranged across the UK, and internationally, including international internship programmes
- Access to industry-focussed CPD, including required coaching qualifications, and support from governing bodies within the golf industry
- State of the art, world class indoor golf facilities on campus including Trackman, Foresight, Zen, PuttView, SAM Puttlab and full golf workshop
- Full-time members of staff are PGA professionals
- Enjoy a unique student experience and participate in activities such as running the student golf club, individual coaching, personalised training and development, regular play, and competition including Scottish Student Sport and British Universities and College Sport events
- The course is unique due to its proximity and close working relationship with Royal Dornoch Golf Club, rated top 5 in the world. The club is also supportive of our students' development, offering coaching opportunities, hosting golf events and providing placement opportunities
- Have institutional support for applications for individual R&A bursaries which financially support elite golfers in tertiary education
Career opportunities:
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider the following careers:
PGA professional
Golf coaching and development
Golf resort director of golf or golf operations manager
Golf tournament and event management
Equipment manufacturer/custom fitting roles
Golf education
Sports science
Sports retail
Events management and operations
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Course include:
Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance
Developing entrepreneurial effectiveness
Research skills
Sports and exercise science: a critical analysis
Sustainable niche tourism
Work placement: industry-specific skills
Check out the full curriculum
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sports Management International Business Sport and Exercise Science View 207 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
- 2 A levels at grade C or above
- There is also a current golf handicap requirement of 6.4 or lower for men, and 8.4 or lower for women
- You may be able to enter year two of the degree if you have an appropriate Higher Education qualification in a relevant subject
- Applicants with other qualifications or relevant experience are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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International
15870 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15870 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.
Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year
Living costs for Inverness
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Professional Golf (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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