BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business, a sport and exercise science degree focusing on practical and strategic aspects of coaching and commerce. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year covers foundational concepts through Becoming a Researcher, Introduction to Teaching and Coaching (with residential), Movement and Learning, and Principles of Sport Business Management. The second year progresses to LI Development of Teaching and Coaching, LI Event Management and Marketing in Sport, LI Research Methods and Data Analysis, and LI Sport Development. The final year involves advanced study including Leading and Managing People in Sport (with residential), Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education, Promoting Physical Activity, and Strategic and Innovation Management.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB - ABB dependent on the number of preferred science subjects included. IB: 6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, dependent on the number of preferred subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma in science related subject will be considered. BTEC Diploma accepted in combination with an A level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.
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What students say
Based on about 134 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 225 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 115 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Natural and social science professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 545 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 19%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Researcher
- Introduction to Teaching and Coaching (with residential)
- Movement and Learning
- Principles of Sport Business Management
- Introduction to Sports Science
- Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology
- LI Development of Teaching and Coaching
- LI Event Management and Marketing in Sport
- LI Research Methods and Data Analysis
- LI Sport Development
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Innovation and Professional Practice in Sport
- LI Applied Professional Practice
- LI Marketing & New Technology
- LI Sport Nutrition
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Leading and Managing People in Sport (with residential)
- Global Challenges in Sport and Physical Education
- Promoting Physical Activity
- Strategic and Innovation Management
- Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation
- Applied Teaching and Coaching (Swimming)
- Sport and Mental Health
- Moral Behaviour and Doping in Sport & Exercise
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £42,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business at University of Birmingham?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.