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Sport Coaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Coaching Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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 international partner institutions
• Optional al...
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 international partner institutions
• Optional alternative to final year dissertation project – Applied Sport Project. Working with external stakeholders, you will develop applied solutions to a practical issue or challenge faced by a sport organisation.
• 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
• We have strong links with some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities
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.
Course Information
2 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A55-C17
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades BBC–ABB) from a minimum of 2 A-levels.
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Scottish Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC to AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE 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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD to BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
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 Extended Diploma
112 tariff points
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 Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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