The Applied Golf Management Studies Degree is the first full-time degree course of its kind to combine the PGA's expertise with a sports based degree from one of the UK's top universities.
The University of Birmingham and the PGA have teamed up to offer a unique degree combining applied academic and theoretical aspects of sports management and science related golf, with vocational aspects of the golf business.The three-year full-time programme leads to an honours degree and (on achieving the required standards) the opportunity to apply for PGA professional status.
Students graduating from the degree will be expected to lead the field in both golfing prowess and in the management, organisation and coaching of golf internationally.
The Professional Golfers' Association, is the body that governs professional golf in this country. Its qualifications are recognised throughout Europe and the rest of the world. The existing PGA Professional Diploma is also now a Foundation Degree in Professional Golf awarded by the University of Birmingham.
Degree Content
The degree follows a number of applied theoretical disciplines throughout the three years - Sports Science, Business Management, Materials Science and Coach Education. During the three years students will study a number of modules including:
- Psychology of golf
- Analysis of swing theory
- Equipment technology
- Business and financial performance
- Applied sports science
- Event management
- Plus three placements in golf settings
What can the degree offer?
- It is the only golf degree available in the world that offers the opportunity to gain PGA status on completion of the degree and by fulfilling the other criteria for PGA membership
- Access to top academic and sports facilities at the University of Birmingham and the PGA Training Academy at The Belfry
- Opportunities for Sports Scholarships from both the R&A and from TASS
- Opportunities to play high level competitive golf within the BUSA sports system
- The opportunity to learn from staff from some of the top rated research departments in the country (Education; Sport and Exercise Science; Metallurgy and Materials; Health Sciences)
- The opportunity to learn from the expertise available at the PGA National Training Academy
- Opportunity to gain a recognized coaching award
Current Entry Requirements
- Students will need to have achieved a minimum ABB at Advanced level (320 tariff points).
- Applicants should also have a handicap of 4.4 (male) or 6.4 (female) or better.
- Updated information and precise subject requirements
More Information
The PGA offers a three-year Foundation Degree leading to full PGA membership.
The university has a number of set open days and students are encouraged to visit, see the campus and facilities and talk to our students and staff - visit the University of Birmingham for more information. There are also specific AGMS open days at The Belfry, which are by invitation only.
For further information on the course, prospective students are asked to register their interest by contacting:
Dr Martin Toms
AGMS Programme Manager
School of Education
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 415 8392
m.r.toms@bham.ac.uk
The partnership between the School of Education and the PGA is an innovative and exciting collaborative venture. It provides the basis for combining aspects of professional and vocational practice with rigorous scholarship. In an increasingly differentiated market-place for sports-related programmes of study, it is ground-breaking. - Dr Martin Toms, Programme Manager
Gary Jackson
Business Skills Development Manager
PGA National Training Academy, PING House
The Belfry
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
B76 9PW
Tel: 01675 470333
gary.jackson@pga.org.uk