Loughborough College
Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
Loughborough College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Loughborough College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £22000 £23000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £25000 £19000 - £26500 £21500 - £31500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

With the aim of preparing you for a successful career in coach Education, coaching support, coaching management or teaching, this three-year degree programme combines practical coaching with theoretical underpinning or scientific edge in coaching, science and teaching. You reflect on and evaluate your own coaching behaviour by putting theory into practice through applied studies, placements and assessments.

Coaching practice constitutes a large proportion of this programme, providing you with the opportunity to gain feedback from experienced, professional coaches. You will also be required to conduct your own dissertation, allowing you to explore a particular area of personal interest in the coaching field. The course uses a range of learning strategies, including lectures, seminars, practical sessions, workshops, online activities and peer-group learning. You are also encouraged to become an independent, self-motivated learner.

Assessments include exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps. An academic tutor will work closely with you throughout the duration of your programme, supporting your development and tracking your academic progress to ensure that you maximise your potential.

Features/Benefits

  • Off-site induction and team building trips
  • Students have the opportunity to apply to present their research at and attend the annual Student BASES Conference
  • Gain practical experience through the Loughborough Sports Coach and Volunteer Academy, and coaching qualifications and workshops
  • Gain full support to develop your own business idea via the Young Enterprise Start-Up Programme
  • Hands-on coaching experience within core modules and coaching and teaching placements
  • Students are eligible to compete for Loughborough University in BUCS competitions
  • Study a course that provides you with the essential skills and experience to enhance your employability or prepare you for further study.
  • Study in a supportive environment, with a range of services at your fingertips to help you reach your full potential.

- Be a full member of Loughborough Students Union- consistently voted No.1 for student experience.

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 Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at Loughborough College

25% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Design occupations
5% Engineering professionals
5% Welfare Professionals

Assessments include exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)

England UK £8950 year 1
Northern Ireland £8950 year 1
Scotland £8950 year 1
Wales £8950 year 1
EU £12500 year 1
International £12500 year 1
Channel Islands £12500 year 1
Ireland £12500 year 1

Additional fee information

The cost of some activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.

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)
  • year 2

About Loughborough College

Loughborough College is an institution that mainly offers further education level courses and programmes, and its main campus is situated in the English county of Leicestershire. Applicants can find a selection of 26 A-level courses that are designed to take the graduate to any university of their choice, while the remainder of the college’s offerings are dedicated to hands-on vocational courses intended to help the graduate enter the workforce as soon as possible.

List of 23 Bachelor and Master Courses from Loughborough College - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Loughborough College

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  • Welcome to the Talent Factory | Sport at Loughborough College
  • Nicky Samji - Former Sport Student at Loughborough College & Practising Physiotherapist

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