Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) BSc (Hons)
University of East London

Key Course Facts
Course Description
f you love sport and want to help others get the most out of their abilities and talents, then this course, which combines formal learning with practical application, is ideal for you. You’ll learn the skills needed to become an inspiring, motivating coach as well as how to design a training programme and analyse performance. You could end up mentoring top athletes or inspiring schoolchildren – we’ll help you to follow the coaching path that excites you most.
The coaches we help develop have a fine reputation, especially because they have already gained proper experience before they graduate.
So, after your three years with us, you’ll be well placed to find employment, with the latest statistics showing that 90 per cent of our graduates are either in work or involved in further study within six months of graduating. Much of that is down to UEL's growing reputation as a hotbed of sporting excellence.
This programme is delivered in collaboration with Premier League club West Ham United's Foundation.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) BSc (Hons) at University of East London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sports Coaching.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sports Coaching
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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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 Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a PE or Sport or Science subject at grade B or above required
In a relevant Sports or Science subject at H2 or above
In a relevant Sports or Science subject
In A relevant Sports or Science subject
In a relevant Sports or Science subject
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email [email protected]
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation), BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) BSc (Hons)
EU | £13320 | year 1 |
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International | £13320 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of East London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Sports Coaching in the UK?
About University of East London
The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.
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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%
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Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%