BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
48 monthsProgramme duration
20,310 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Throughout this course, you will be taught how to measure and assess athletic performance and ability.
The second and third year sees you building on an introduction to the principles of coaching and how to apply these principles in practice.
Your fourth year will see you gaining advanced skills to enhance coaching opportunities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. You'll gain the independent study habits, academic and employability skills and deliver volunteer coaching opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills as and apply them into applied, real life, coaching situations. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.
Throughout this course, you will be taught how to measure and assess athletic performance and ability.
The second and third year sees you building on an introduction to the principles of coaching and how to apply these principles in practice.
Your fourth year will see you gaining advanced skills to enhance coaching opportunities.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Year 1
Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies
A Level
BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology.
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Psychology) at minimum grade 5.
4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies).
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact [email protected] to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.
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