
Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
A Brighton Sport Coaching degree will prepare you to develop a career in areas of sport including professional coaching, social development and community programmes, consultancy and support, personal training and life coaching.
Brighton offers the opportunity to specialise and focus your studies on sport coaching with development, performance or with youth sport and physical education.
The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) – the professional development body for the UK’s sport...
<strong>A Brighton Sport Coaching degree will prepare you to develop a career in areas of sport including professional coaching, social development and community programmes, consultancy and support, personal training and life coaching.</strong> <br/><br/>Brighton offers the opportunity to specialise and focus your studies on sport coaching with development, performance or with youth sport and physical education. <br/><br/>The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) – the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector. CIMSPA endorsement confirms that the course meets industry standards and will provide you with the knowledge and skills that employers have identified as most valuable. <br/><br/>You’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to gain real-world experience, including an optional paid placement year, coaching in the community and field trips, plus hands-on experience throughout your degree in our extensive sport facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates have roles with private, public and professional sports bodies as well as in community coaching. They are now working for organisations including Sussex Cricket, The Lawn Tennis Association and England Hockey. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sport courses at Brighton have received the 3-star ‘Enhancing’ grade for quality from CIMSPA. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Option to specialise and graduate with a Sport Coaching award with Development, with Performance or with Youth Sport and Physical Education. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Placement opportunities give you the chance to gain valuable experience and make industry connections. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practical coaching experience throughout your degree. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choice of option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in our extensive on-site sport facilities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with coaching experts and innovative researchers. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Brighton is 8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Sport Coaching</strong> <br/>Brighton is less than an hour from central London, and Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s stadium is right next door to the Falmer campus where you’ll be studying. The city hosts the UK’s third largest marathon and was chosen as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. <br/><br/>Brighton is named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
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Course Code
CX6C
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
T Level
M
T Levels in Education and Childcare, Health, Healthcare Science or Science accepted.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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