Calderdale College
Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC
Calderdale College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC at Calderdale College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Childhood and Youth Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22454 £18770 £21522
25-75 percentile range £17511 - £26646 £13501 - £23901 £14816 - £27854

Course Description

Why not challenge yourself to go further and gain a starting point for an academic or professional career in sport and exercise science. The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science offers an introduction to the subject area. The course will include a range of activities to support your learning, using the outdoor pitches, sports hall and gym at the College’s Inspire Centre. This course will effectively build underpinning core skills while preparing you for progression to further study at Level 5 or employment in the field. You should gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained during research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.

On the HNC you will be taught to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Sport & Exercise Science. You will learn to communicate accurately and appropriately and will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. You will develop a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. You will need to show adaptability and flexibility in your approach to Sport & Exercise Science, show resilience under pressure, and to show the capability to meet challenging targets within a given resource.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC at Calderdale College

35% Legal professionals
25% Elementary occupations
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Level 3 qualifications in a relevant subject however applicants with other qualifications such as A Levels, Access courses are encouraged to apply as experience and prior learning will be taken into account. Offers will be made to students on the basis of both their academic qualifications and interview.

Qualification requirements

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC

EU £7950 year 1
International £7950 year 1
Channel Islands £7950 year 1
England UK £7950 year 1
Northern Ireland £7950 year 1
Scotland £7950 year 1
Wales £7950 year 1

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:

August 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)

UCAS application code:

1C25

About Calderdale College

Calderdale College offers both further and higher education, based in the town of Halifax, England. The college takes pride in only teaching staff that have extensive experience in their particular subject field, ensuring knowledgeable guidance for their students. The majority of the academic focus at Calderdale goes towards A-Level and T-Level study, and the facilitation of work experience placements for all those who need them.

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Where is this programme taught

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FAQ about Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC Calderdale College

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 7950 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Legal professionals (35%), Elementary occupations (25%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (15%), Process, plant and machine operatives (15%)

  • 15 graduates rated the course 63. This means that 63% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science) HNC is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Calderdale College.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Sport and Exercise Sciences students in the UK.