About the course
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Lancashire. The course provides a management-focused golf programme and is designed to develop awareness and ability in corporate management, giving students the skills and confidence necessary to manage others in the golf industry.
The modules studied allow for the analysis of management issues underpinning golf. An ethos of career planning and development runs through the curriculum, in order to develop employability and prepare students for a successful career in the UK or overseas. A Golf Management Project is also included, enabling students to produce a detailed piece of academic research relating to the golf industry.
The course is designed to enable successful students to analyse key academic themes and critically evaluate the wide range of management issues within different sectors of the golf industry.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (30 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
Course Modules
Contemporary Issues in Golf
This module explores the theory and practice of such elements as drugs in golf, player management and equality in the world of golf and the impact of media on golf will also be analysed. In addition, the module will aim to develop a critical understanding of the range of perspectives on social policy and the contemporary debates on the development of sport/leisure policy. It will enable students to critically evaluate the impact of policy on the development and implementation of strategies in sports organisations.
Dissertation (Double Module)
This module will provide an opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of the student's own choice which is related to their substantive areas of study. Students will work independently, under limited supervision, in order to develop and demonstrate their academic skills and abilities. The dissertation will normally be based on an academic topic using primary and/or secondary data collection techniques. In both cases academic theory is to be reviewed and applied to the research topic.
Golf Industry Consultancy
This module aims to consolidate personal competencies in a wide range of areas associated with work activity and practice in order to ensure an effective transition from higher education to work. It will include: to maintain a commitment to continuing professional development which will continue beyond the requirements of the course into the work situation as a career skill, to ensure an effective job search has been undertaken in order to match personal skills, abilities and achievements with potential career paths and employers; to provide opportunities for students to further develop transferable skills for an effective role in the workplace.
International Golf Developments
This module analyses the range of professional and amateur golf tours and the associate roles in their operation and development. It will also assess the impact and consequences of tourism and golf developments on the globalisation of golf.
The Golf Business
This module will provide an overview of such things as entrepreneurship, marketing and a critical understanding of the management of golf events and further develop appropriate event management skills from planning, organisation and the delivery of a golf event.
Entry requirements & additional information
Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.
All offers may be subject to successful interview.
Learning Environment:
Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and workshops.
Students are expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support lectures, seminars and assessments. Group work and group presentations form an important part of the course. Students will have access to specialist IT hardware and software, an on-line learning environment and reference facility.
Assessment:
Students will complete a variety of assessments including examinations and tests, practical assessments, essays, presentations, reports and group work.
Extra Costs:
Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include:
Student corporate clothing - �70.00
Additional costs for enrichment opportunities and items that are optional for the course include:
Dunhill Links Championship, St Andrews (PGA European Tour) - �100.00
Aramco Ladies Saudi Invitational, Jeddah (LET / LPGA Tours) - �600.00
BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth (PGA European Tour) - �140.00
Warm Weather Training Camp, Vilamoura, Portugal - �795.00
Golf Course (Myerscough College GC) Membership � Free
Gym Membership (on-site) - Free
Annual Locker Hire - �10
Weekly playing Tour � The 2K24 Tour - �20/�30 per event, sponsored by Callaway Golf