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Sports Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)
The course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach athletes across a range of ages and abilities, as well as the delivery of all areas of the Physical Education curriculum at both Primary and Secondary school level. Following graduation, you will be in a position to gain employment within a sports coaching or school sport setting, or embark on postgraduate studies, such as a PGCE in Physical Education.
We will help you develop a keen understanding of your own coaching and teaching philosophy, along with providing you with i...
The course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach athletes across a range of ages and abilities, as well as the delivery of all areas of the Physical Education curriculum at both Primary and Secondary school level. Following graduation, you will be in a position to gain employment within a sports coaching or school sport setting, or embark on postgraduate studies, such as a PGCE in Physical Education.<br/><br/>We will help you develop a keen understanding of your own coaching and teaching philosophy, along with providing you with industry and cultural factors that influence the wider context of sport. You will gain practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of coaching and PE teaching and have access to hands-on experiences.<br/><br/>Physical education continues to be an important part of Government agendas, so with this in mind, you will also learn relevant and up-to-date information that is linked and mapped to the National Curriculum for Physical Education (NCPE). You will be taught the contemporary information that educators within this sector require. It won’t just be about sport either; youll be looking at different aspects of health and people at opposite ends of the health spectrum. Its a chance for you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate different challenges in your future profession.<br/><br/>To help build these skills, youll go on placements, working face-to-face and gaining first-hand experience in a coaching and/or school environment, something which will enhance your future employability.<br/><br/>By studying this course, you’ll split your time between our recently extended £71 million campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, and the world-class Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, Birmingham which contain our state-of-the-art sport and exercise laboratory, sports therapy rooms, cutting-edge resources and a designated sports area. The Stadium was home to the Commonwealth Games in summer 2022, and the University is investing an additional £5m in areas across both main stands which will be home to our students. <br/><br/>**£1,000 scholarships for 2025/26**<br/><br/>If you apply to BCU by 30 June 2025, you could be eligible for one of our £1,000 scholarships:<br/>- Accelerate – if you are from a lower income family or household<br/><br/><br/>- High Achievers’ – if you achieve 144 UCAS points or more from your main three qualifications<br/><br/><br/>For full details and terms, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
City South Campus, Edgbaston
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
1052
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
Scottish Higher
112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Sport, Health or a Science subject related subject at Higher level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care. National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education.
A level
B,B,C
112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBC (or equivalent). Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or Level 3 equivalent, at Grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.
T Level
M
Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Science.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,690 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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