Sport Science and Coaching BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Sport Coaching Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Bedfordshire 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.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
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 | £23000 | £21000 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25500 | £16500 - £24000 | £20000 - £30500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
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 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Coaching is a great way to express your passion for sport. Great Britain is now seen as a leading competitor in world sport and there are increasing opportunities to make a career out of coaching. There has never been a better time to become a coach. This course offers you the opportunity to specialise in the academic study of sports coaching, gaining the qualifications and practical skills to be a successful coach. It combines a thorough understanding of sport and exercise science with knowledge of the range of roles and contexts within which a coach works. Theoretical, vocational and practical elements are included to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of sport science, which underpins coaching practice.
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.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport Coaching Science BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 25% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #45
- #59
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 69% | 1% | 6% | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | 150 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Economics and Sport & Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 122 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 100% | 5% | 17% | £9250 | £17800 | 138 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Media & Communications and Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 121 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 82% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 112 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Sport and Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 85% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 116 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Social Care and Sport and Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 130 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Early Childhood and Sport & Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 122 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Creative Writing and Sport and Exercise Science BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £12500 | 118 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
