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Bachelor of Sports Coaching

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year degree applying sport science to coaching practice.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge of Sports Coaching
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

Coach
Scouting and recruiting
Mentoring
Team building
Performance analysis
Sports industry
Education
Health and fitness
Research

Curriculum

Four years. Year 1 covers anatomy and physiology
Application of science to sport
Exercise training for sports performance
Foundations of sport and exercise science
Wellbeing and motor learning
Year 2 adds sporting performance
Biomechanics
Nutrition
Exercise physiology and sport psychology
Later years add coaching practice and an honours project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
A level BBC to include PE
Biology
Psychology or Sociology. Excludes General Studies
BTEC DMM in the BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in a Biological or Sport Science based subject
International Baccalaureate 30 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
GCSE maths
English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology or Sport Sc

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Sports Coaching admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,200 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	Health and Care
Department	Department of General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
75 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
193 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.