Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £20000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £16000 - £24000 | £21500 - £31500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of Anglia Ruskin University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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Course Description
Develop a critical and practical understanding of sport coaching, physical education, sport management and development and work towards a career in sport in an immersive, inspiring environment in the heart of Cambridge.
Do you dream of being the great coach behind a great athlete? Or to inspire children through engagement with sport and physical activity? Or maybe you would like to have your say in the policing of sport and in the development of athletes? Work towards all these and even more careers at our Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. We're proud to be ranked third in the country for sports science courses in the Guardian League Table 2022. As a Sport Coaching and Physical Education student at ARU, you'll have access to amazing opportunities: you can use specialist labs accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), gain safeguarding and coaching qualifications, and get first-hand experience working with schools and sports clubs. We know that you want to learn from professionals, so our staff members include elite athletes and coaches who will be teaching you not just based on their academic knowledge, but also from their hands-on experience. Our Sport Coaching and Physical Education degree course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and has membership of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), so you'll graduate ready to work in the UK’s burgeoning sport and fitness industry or to continue your learning journey to postgraduate study. Find out more about our approved and accredited courses. By choosing to study BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Physical Education at ARU, you’ll be choosing an applied course that is embedded in real-life experiences and focused on getting you career-ready. Our degree course is packed with opportunities to complete work placements in local schools and sports clubs. Moreover, you'll have the chance to gain unique work experience with organisations such as Living Sport and Cambridge City Council, who run community sports projects for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You can also apply to internship programmes with professional sports teams. In the final year of your Sport Coaching and Physical Education degree, you'll be offered a unique opportunity to complete a real-life research and development project immersed in industry.
All this is supported by what you learn in the lecture theatre
Together, we’ll explore sport development, applied coaching pedagogy (how people teach and learn), athlete development, sport physiology and the psychology of sport coaching. You’ll learn how to use your knowledge as a leader, teacher and a sports coach – and to work safely, ethically and confidently on your own, or as part of a team. To do this, you’ll use fantastic facilities including exercise testing and human movement labs, and a strength and conditioning suite. And to top it all off, there’s financial support for talented athletes.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) BSc (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
15% | Therapy professionals |
15% | Caring personal services |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be required prior to commencing your course.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation Law
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Law
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement year) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note the fee for the placement year is £1,400
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Anglia Ruskin University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Anglia Ruskin University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #42
- #54
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 23 university rankings of Anglia Ruskin University
About Anglia Ruskin University
Founded in 1858, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is located in Cambridge, England, just a 15-minute walk from the City Centre. This university offers an extensive catalogue of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, as well as 8 student housing options at distinct price points. Cambridge is famous for being a student city, and those at ARU can benefit from that by mixing with those students working at the numerous universities throughout the city.
List of 267 Bachelor and Master Courses from Anglia Ruskin University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Anglia Ruskin University
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Total number of students enrolled at Anglia Ruskin University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 23010
- postgraduates:
- 5190
- Total:
- 28200
Where is this programme taught
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Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 78% | 6% | 17% | £9250 | £14900 | 125 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023