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Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
C510
Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available

Learn how to help people reach their goals through sport and physical activity with our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree. This course will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes.

Why study with us

  • Within your first year, we will support you to find work experience within the industry to boost your skills and employability.
  • As well as volunteering and work opportunities, you can access exchange trips around the world for up to a year with our global partnerships.
  • This degree focuses on developing future professionals. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers, employed by some of the biggest names in professional sport, in the UK and abroad.
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What you'll do

  • Learn in interactive workshops alongside others who love sport too, collaborating with staff to complete coursework-based assessments.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, supporting your career when you graduate.
  • You have the option to specialise in specific areas that interest you. Choose from performance analysis to helping to run initiatives that support healthier communities.
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Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Industry links

We have industry links with a range of sporting organisations across the North-West of England. These include both professional and community focused organisations.

Our students are currently working with the following organisations and more:

  • Salford Red Devils RLFC
  • Active Lancashire
  • Preston North End
  • Preston Panthers Disability Sports Club
  • Bolton Gymnastics Club
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Hear from our students

I worked in a variety of different areas including coaching, analysis and recruitment while I was at University. The industry experience was priceless, allowing me to progress into a career I am passionate about.
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Finn O'Leary
Scout U9-U14 at Manchester United

Academic expertise

Matt Crowther
Senior Lecturer
Craig Lawlor
Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis
Dr Craig Wright
Senior Lecturer
Dave Banks
Lecturer

Future careers in sport coaching

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching degree will put you on the road to professional practice. You'll learn the skills, experience and know-how to pursue a future in coaching from the day you graduate.

Our BSc Sport Coaching graduates gain employment in various sport and health related roles.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS Points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • UCAS: 112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 112 UCAS Points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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Hear from our graduates

The sports facilities, such as the UCLan Sports Arena, were eye catching for someone viewing the campus. I knew instantly I wanted to complete my degree at UCLan.”
Cameron-Westmorland
Cameron Westmorland
Academy Analyst, Carlisle United F.C.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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