Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Chester 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 Chester
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 | £25500 | £21000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £16000 - £24000 | £20000 - £28500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Chester
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
Kick-off your sporting career by becoming a sports coach. Be inspired to create a more active nation and help the next generation of sporting stars to achieve their potential.
To inspire an active nation and our future sporting heroes, more active, skilled and qualified coaches are needed to ensure national policies are delivered effectively in schools, colleges, clubs and community settings. The course will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills consistent with the principles of great coaching unveiled by UK Coaching, the lead agency for coaching in the UK.
The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Sports Coaching are embedded into the course curriculum, along with a number of sport-specific National Governing Body awards (e.g. Level 1 UK Coaching Certificate) and UK Coaching workshops (e.g. Safeguarding and Protecting Children).
The course’s strong practical emphasis will develop your understanding of sports coaching by applying cutting-edge coaching research and academic knowledge to the delivery of coaching sessions in a range of sports. There is also the opportunity to gain experience through placements with community and professional sports organisations in the UK and abroad. Destinations of some of our recent graduates include Women’s Academy Coach at Manchester City FC, Club Development Officer at Hockey Wales and Head of Performance Analysis at Wigan Warriors RLFC.
There are a wide range of sports clubs and teams you can join including football, basketball, hockey, running and much more. Many of our teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) leagues and play local and regional universities on Wednesday afternoons.
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 Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) at University of Chester
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Chester
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Appropriate modern apprenticeship, work experience, and free-standing qualifications that form part of the post-16 qualifications framework will also be considered. Substantive work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. Mature students (21 years of age or over) without evidence of the above qualifications but with relevant experience, will be required to demonstrate enthusiasm and aptitude for higher level study. In some cases potential students will be invited to do so by attending an informal initial interview. Candidates for part-time study should ideally demonstrate a minimum of six hours per week employment/volunteering in an appropriate sports coaching setting, and have the written support of their manager for the integration of their studies with their workplace activities. Prior to admission to this course, you will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University, for which there will be charge. The cost of the disclosure is currently £55:00. Applicants are strongly advised to subscribe to the Disclosure Update Service, payable directly to the DBS and currently costing £13:00. Further information may be found at www.chester.ac.uk/dbs. This may also need to be repeated at appropriate periods during the course of study and continued programme registration is subject to this process.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
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
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Chester in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #45
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester
About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Chester - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Chester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sports Coaching”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
