Sport Coaching (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sport Coaching (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.
You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports coach and effectively train athletes and teams across levels and sports.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) prepares you for a career in sport coaching by integrating w...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports coach and effectively train athletes and teams across levels and sports.<br/><br/>If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) prepares you for a career in sport coaching by integrating world-leading research from various disciplines with practical application.<br/><br/>You’ll spend Year Zero on the Sport and Exercise Science Pathway, gaining and introduction to anatomy and physiology, as well as mathematics and statistics for sport.<br/><br/>You’ll learn through valuable connections with National Governing Bodies, including the Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England and Rugby Football Union, which offer you real-world experience, access to coach education courses, and the opportunity to gain National Governing Body awards.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a sports coach or personal trainer career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C616
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
72
GCSE Maths and Science C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £20,475 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
































































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