Sport Coaching & Development BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Sport Coaching & Development BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies 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 | £24000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27500 | £15500 - £25000 | £17500 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25139 | £24753 | £28961 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21871 - £30502 | £18376 - £32529 | £21291 - £39327 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme is ideal for students planning future careers in: sports coaching; Active Schools and sports development; disability sports development; facilities management / operations; national governing bodies of sport; academia/lecturing/teaching (particularly Physical Education).
This degree replaces the previous BA (Hons) degree and has been developed to deliver up-to-date practical and professional skills based on appropriate academic theory to produce graduates who are ready to make an immediate impact in the workplace, or have the skills to extend their education in the area of academic research.
- PRACTICAL FOCUS
Placement learning, classroom based learning and developing practical skills are key. Industry links provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to attainment of coaching qualifications. Students have undertaken placements with many sports coaching and development organisation in Ayrshire and beyond.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the course have gone on to work with: local authorities, sports clubs, health promotion initiatives, Active Schools and sport development officers, PE teachers, NGB’s and various other educational outlets.
Jobs
Employment rates for graduates are excellent, with previous students working within:
- Sports coaching
- Active schools and sports development officers
Further Study
Completing the BA (Hons) has enabled students to progress to specialist taught master's degrees. Some of our graduates have even progressed to undertake a one-year teaching qualification (PGDE/QTS).
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 Sport Coaching & Development BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 22% | Elementary occupations |
| 13% | Media Professionals |
| 12% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Finance Professionals |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 3% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including a science (Biology preferred) and PE.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Year 1: SWAP Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Health & Biological Sciences with Grades ABB
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 60 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Trinity ISE | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
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| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport Coaching & Development BSc (Hons)
| International | £18000 | year 1 |
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Additional fee information
Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme
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 the West of Scotland in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of the West of Scotland in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
