Become a sports coach who changes people’s lives. With a focus on coaching practice, sport psychology, and coaching sciences, this degree will give you the skills to evaluate sport coaching contexts and influence ethical and sustainable coaching practice.
**Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at BU?**
- Placement opportunities can give you practical hands-on experience as well as a fantastic chance to make professional connections
- Study abroad at one of our many partner institutions in Europe and the US
- Optional alternative t...
Become a sports coach who changes people’s lives. With a focus on coaching practice, sport psychology, and coaching sciences, this degree will give you the skills to evaluate sport coaching contexts and influence ethical and sustainable coaching practice.<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Placement opportunities can give you practical hands-on experience as well as a fantastic chance to make professional connections <br/><br/><br/>- Study abroad at one of our many partner institutions in Europe and the US <br/><br/><br/>- Optional alternative to final year dissertation project – a research expedition conducting in-depth research on the needs and responses of people completing a UK-based endurance event <br/><br/><br/>- Get involved in various extra-curricular opportunities: our sport and events volunteering programme (CoachBU), workshops, conferences, industry visits, field trips, volunteering, guest speakers and more <br/><br/><br/>- We have strong links with some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be career-ready with 93% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023).<br/><br/><br/>Forge a career that you are truly passionate about. The career opportunities are diverse, ranging from working in sports, leisure, education, health and events. When you graduate from this course you will be well-placed to occupy roles in performance sport organisations, sporting national governing bodies, local authorities, schools and colleges, international sports events providers, and sports and leisure centres.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C602
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffScottish Higher104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Access to HE Diploma102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted as part of the overall tariff OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaScottish Advanced Higher104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects Extended ProjectAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. A level104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. T LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £18,700 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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