Earn and Learn at Hartpury University UK, with a Graduate Studentship

Hartpury College and Hartpury University; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university for sports is offering graduate studentships for various roles in sports coaching, including football, rugby, netball, and more. The studentships partially fund tuition fees and provide valuable experience in coaching and performance analysis. Candidates must hold a recognised bachelor's degree and demonstrate relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a supportive academic environment while engaging with ambitious athletes.

Benefits

Part-funded graduate tuition

Real-world coaching experience

Networking opportunities in the sports industry

Qualifications

• A recognised bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.8 in sport science or related field.
• Relevant coaching or performance analysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching and training student-athletes.
• Support performance analysis and strategy development.
• Engage in student mentorship during the studentship.

Skills

Sports coaching experience

Team management

Performance analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in sport science or related field

Job description

Hartpury University is one of the UK’s leading universities for sport programmes. We’re specialist education providers, offering world-class degrees in agriculture, animal, equine, sport, business and veterinary nursing.

With more than 4,500 students from over 60 countries, Hartpury University is a hub for ambitious individuals who want to make a real impact in their chosen field.

Set in the heart of the stunning English countryside, our state-of-the‑art campus spans over 360 hectares and is just a stone’s throw from the vibrant cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Our Studentship scheme enables graduate students to earn and learn at Hartpury University. Receive part‑funded tuition on one of our graduate degrees (MSc Sports Coaching, MSc Strength & Conditioning, MSc Applied Performance Analysis in Sport, MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition, MRes Sport and Exercise Science or MSc Sports Management) and complement your study with real‑world experience and transferable skills for the world of employment.

Graduates have progressed into lecturing, academia, performance analysis, senior coaching and sponsorship roles.

2025–26 Graduate Studentships

Soccer (Football)

• Men's Football High Performance Student-Athlete
• Women's Football High Performance Student-Athlete
• Men's Football Digital Media & Marketing
• Men's Football BUCS Head Coach
• Women's Football Coach
• Football Goalkeeper Coach
• Hartpury FC Performance Analyst
• Men's Football Operations & Business Development
• FC Therapy

Rugby

• Men's Rugby High Performance Student-Athlete
• Men's Rugby Coach
• Men's Rugby Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Men's Rugby Performance Analyst

Netball

• Netball High Performance Student-Athlete
• Netball Coach
• Netball Performance Analyst

Rowing

• Rowing Coach

Golf

• Golf High Performance Student-Athlete

Cricket

• Cricket Coach

Hockey

• Hockey Coach

Sports Therapy / Physiotherapy

• Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist

Strength and Conditioning

• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Hartpury University is an exceptional choice for anyone looking to study sport. The university was named Specialist University of the Year 2026 and ranks 4th out of 86 UK universities for Sports Science (2025) according to The Guardian University Guide.

A bachelor’s degree from a recognised US university is required with a GPA of at least 2.8 in sport science or a related field (this may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis).

If you are interested in applying for a Hartpury Studentship, please contact Yasmin [e-mail] for further information or to discuss your application.

You will need a bachelor's degree and relevant experience

Please note that Studentships will partially fund your graduate tuition fee and that there is still an element of self‑funding required