Overview

The Professional Golf PGA course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) will incorporate themes relevant to the varied demands of the golf industry and address issues faced by professional golfers and coaches. These themes will develop from year one and encompass individual and group coaching, equipment technology, sports science and business elements. The work-based component of the programme is key as it allows you to apply your learning to your own employment circumstances and also provides you with access to a PGA qualified employer who can support your learning.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in the golf industry and beyond. Opportunities may include:

PGA Professional

Golf coaching and development

Golf facility operations

Golf education

Sports science

Sports retail

Events management and operations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PGA Retailing

PGA On course and career development skills

PGA Applied coach development

PGA Using sports science in golf coaching

PGA Professional practice and personal development for the golf industry

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fort William, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 587 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above

Alternatively consideration will be given to applicants with four National 5 awards at Grade C or above or equivalent (including English and Maths)

Applicants must be working in the golf industry under a PGA Professional

Applicants must provide evidence of a current golf handicap of 6.4 or better for men and 8.4 or better for ladies. Details of playing requirements during the course will be provided on application

Applicants should be over the age of 18 at the course start date

Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

6750 GBP / year

≈ 6750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1250 GBP / year

≈ 1250 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £4,750 per year

Funding

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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