Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 60 graduates of Sport Coaching 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 Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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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 | £22000 | £21000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £20500 - £30500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22422 | £20968 | £24866 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18853 - £25994 | £16434 - £25586 | £19878 - £30867 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences Courses in the UK
Course Description
OVERVIEW
UWS’s BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching will help you develop the skills and expertise required to become a professional sports coach.
This degree has been developed in partnership with sports governing bodies, sporting organisations and coaching professionals to ensure that you develop knowledge and hands-on practical experience relevant to the modern sports, health and fitness industries.
- PRACTICAL FOCUS
Excellent industry connections provide work-based learning opportunities and offer links to attain coaching qualifications.
There is a strong emphasis on placement learning and developing the practical coaching skills in this degree. We have excellent links with a number of clubs and organisations, including St Mirren Football Club, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust and the Scottish Football Association, which provide work-based learning opportunities and offer you the opportunity to pick up professional coaching qualifications. We also encourage you to identify organisations that you are interested in working with.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
This degree will prepare you for a career in Sport Coaching. Graduates of the programme have gone on to become active schools co-ordinators, professional coaches, performance analysts, sport psychologists, sport business owners, researchers and teachers.
You would be expected to be able assist/lead:
// Planning, managing and delivering sport coaching at local, regional, national and international events and competitions
// Sport coaching programme delivery for specific client groups such as at-risk youths or individuals with additional support needs
// Delivering specific areas of sport science e.g. strength and conditioning and performance analysis
Jobs
Typical roles include: PE Teachers (additional study required), Outdoor Education Instructors, Active Schools Co-ordinators, Sport Development Officers
Further Studies
Many of our graduates have successfully progressed to postgraduate study such as taught Masters (MSc) courses or research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in sport coaching. Some of our graduates have even progressed to undertake a one-year teaching qualification (PGDE/QTS) in PE.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including a Science (Biology preferred) or PE
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Year 1: SWAP with BBB in Access to STEM; Access to Life Sciences; Access to Humanities, plus PE, Communication 4 and Literature 1 units at SCQF Level 6
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 54 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 54 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £18000 | year 1 |
| International | £18000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
- ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information
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:
August 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
UCAS application code:
CX6C
University Rankings
of University of the West of Scotland
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 23 different 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.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #85
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #107
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #11
- #501
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 23 university rankings of University of the West of Scotland
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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FAQ about Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) University of the West of Scotland
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (25%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Sales occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- 60 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of the West of Scotland achieved the highest ranking for Psychology. It is ranked #85 in (Psychology). See all subject rankings for University of the West of Scotland.
- Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of the West of Scotland.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 175 which makes it one of the 3.28% most difficult courses to enter among all Sports Coaching students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024