Overview
Prepare for employment in the sports coaching and development industries with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme.
This programme has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this programme leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport.
Programme highlights
• Work-based learning is a key feature of this course and will help you to develop pr...
Overview<br/><br/>Prepare for employment in the sports coaching and development industries with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme. <br/><br/>This programme has been developed in consultation with sports industry partners to provide the knowledge and skills sought after by employers. The applied nature of this programme leaves you well-equipped to work in the promotion and development of sports, or in the teaching and coaching of sport.<br/><br/>Programme highlights<br/><br/>• Work-based learning is a key feature of this course and will help you to develop practical skills relevant to the modern sports coaching and development industries. Students have undertaken placements with a wide range of sports coaching and development organisations in Ayrshire and beyond.<br/>• The programme focuses on a broad range of topic areas and is designed to open up a large number of employment routes for graduates.<br/>• Highly qualified and experienced teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study.<br/>• This course is based at our stunning £81 million Ayr Campus.<br/>• Throughout your studies, you will undertake various modules which will allow you to achieve CIMSPA* Professional Standards including Gym Instructor and Working with Inactive People.<br/><br/>*The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity<br/><br/>Careers<br/><br/>This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sports coaching and development. You could potentially pursue a career in the following areas:<br/><br/>• Active schools and sports development<br/>• Academia and education – including physical education teaching<br/>• Disability sports development<br/>• Facilities management or operations<br/>• National governing bodies<br/>• Sports coaching<br/>• Sport event management<br/>• Sport business ownership<br/><br/>Many graduates have gone on to complete postgraduate study, including Masters programmes and postgraduate diplomas in order to become qualified as Physical Education teachers.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Ayr Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C621
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
69
Including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.
B,C,C
Including a science (Biology preferred) or PE.
24
including 3 subjects at H4 including a Science or PE For year 2 entry, 30 points with 3 subjects at H4, including PE, 1 Science and English
H3,H4,H4,H4
Including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.
Pass
Year 2 entry with HNC in one of the following subjects: Coaching & Developing Sport; Sport Coaching & Development; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Applied Sports Science; Applied Sports & Exercise Science; Physical Activity & Health with A in Graded Unit Year 1 entry with lower HNC grade may be considered, subject to available places
Pass
Year 3 entry with HND with BB/BBB in the Graded Units in the following subjects: Applied Sports Science; Coaching & Developing Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sport Coaching & Development; Physical Activity & Health Year 2 entry with lower HND grade may be considered, subject to available places
D,D,D
Including a science (Biology preferred) and PE. Year 2 entry: BBB including a science and PE.
Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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International | £18,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |