Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) will help you develop the knowledge, practical skills and experience needed for a professional career in sport and fitness coaching.
Explore sport coaching theories and their application to practice in areas such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics and sociology. You will also consider how sport coaching is used as a development tool around the world.
Learn from staff who teach from their own professional coaching experiences in sports including tennis and cricket, and who continue to engage with national and international sport. Work placements will enable you to gain practical coaching experience in different sports, settings and scenarios.
Throughout your course, you will have access to the extensive sport and lab facilities at our Eastbourne campus.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? The University of Brighton Sport BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level for students who do not hold the academic qualifications or experience required for entry to this course. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 11 graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sports Coaching.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) 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 | £25000 | £23500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £18500 - £27500 | £21500 - £35000 |
All Sports Coaching courses of University of Brighton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sports Coaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20465 | £20448 | £24818 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17889 - £25004 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Sport Coaching, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton
| 45% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Sport Coaching, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13842 | year 1 |
| International | £13842 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the £13,873 international fee is for classroom based courses. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI whichever is the greater. The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional 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, 2024
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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Brighton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Brighton in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a publicly funded university, and has three of its campuses located in Brighton which are known as Falmer, City and Moulsecoomb, and another in Eastbourne which is just outside of the vibrant South Downs National Park.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%