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Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year

Canterbury, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

Canterbury Christ Church University campus

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year. Apply skills related to Four-year
full-time BSc
Foundation year. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Football academy lead
Assistant coach (county cricket)
National football development officer
Coaching and teacher development programmes
Physical education
Health and wellbeing initiatives
NHS sport and fitness roles
Public sector
Sport-related business
Armed and police forces

Curriculum

Four-year
full-time BSc (Hons). Foundation year: Behaviour
Body and Biology
Practical Studies in Physical Activity
Sport and Exercise. Year 1: Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development
Human Body Science. Year 2: Coaching Different Populations
The Highs
Lows and Realities of Sport and Physical Activity. Year 3: Developing the Sport Coach
Technology in Sport and Physical Activity.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer DDE at A-level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC
T Level
Access to HE
IB)
Additional academic criteria: Typical offer BBC at A-level (DDE on foundation-year variants
ABB physiotherapy
BBB midwifery
AAA/AAB medicine)
GCSE Maths grade 4 on some courses.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 entry: two A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, T Level, Access to HE Diploma, International or Welsh Baccalaureate, HND/HNC or equivalent, foundation-year degrees about 48 UCAS points, national equivalents on country pages (e.g. India Std XII 60% average)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Canterbury Campus
Faculty or school	School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport
Department	School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.