Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
York St John University

Key Course Facts
Course Description
A distinctive feature of all the Sport Degrees at York St John University is that they are underpinned by our philosophy (our ‘school of thought’) which is value-led and which stresses the importance of Social Justice. Therefore, on our Physical Education & Sport Coaching Degree there is a focus on the right to play, stressing participation over consumerism and holding to account those who seek elitism rather than sporting excellence.
The academics who teach Physical Education & Sports Coaching have both practical and research experience. Our research includes work on bullying in sport and PE and on equality issues in sport.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 53 graduates of Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sports Coaching.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (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 | |
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Median salary | £18000 | £18500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £20000 | £14500 - £21500 | £20000 - £27500 |
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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 | £20682 | £19583 | £23998 |
25-75 percentile range | £18023 - £24455 | £15415 - £24898 | £18977 - £29904 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
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 Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University
16% | Caring personal services |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
9% | Elementary occupations |
9% | Administrative occupations |
9% | Sales occupations |
8% | Secretarial and related occupations |
6% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
4% | Teaching Professionals |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Physical Education and Sports Coaching with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £12750 | year 1 |
Additional fee 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:
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of York St John University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of York St John University in related subject specific rankings.
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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 York St John University
York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.
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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%