Bachelor of Sport Coaching 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

34,990 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Sports-Related SubjectsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC) is the only specialist sport coaching degree in Aotearoa. With flexible learning and internships, this qualification caters for a wide variety of students. Gain key skills employers are looking for, not just in sport and related fields, but in everything from communications to corporate management. BSpC students learn skills such as leadership, accountability, communication, teamwork, motivation, and psychology. Sport Coaching courses are grouped into three main strands: pedagogy (the theory and application of coaching and learning), sport and exercise sciences, and sociology of sport. As well as core Sport Coaching courses throughout the three years of the degree, you will also study towards a major, a major and minor, or a double major.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (BSpC) is the only specialist sport coaching degree in Aotearoa. With flexible learning and internships, this qualification caters for a wide variety of students. Gain key skills employers are looking for, not just in sport and related fields, but in everything from communications to corporate management. BSpC students learn skills such as leadership, accountability, communication, teamwork, motivation, and psychology. Sport Coaching courses are grouped into three main strands: pedagogy (the theory and application of coaching and learning), sport and exercise sciences, and sociology of sport. As well as core Sport Coaching courses throughout the three years of the degree, you will also study towards a major, a major and minor, or a double major.

Admission Requirements

50+
74+
12+
80+
169+
24+
24+
1160+
6+
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol. The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. This qualification requires students to undertake placements in the community, including in schools/kura, early childhood centres, or health/medical facilities. For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

01 Dec 2025
3 Years
Feb
Jul

Domestic
7,466 NZD
International
34,990 NZD

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