BSc Sport Coaching
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. The course focuses on Higher Performance Sport, Grassroots Coaching, and Applied Coaching Pedagogy. It includes two work placements and prepares students for coaching accreditation.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should possess a relevant HND with graded units, for example HND Fitness, Health & Exercise / HND Coaching and Developing Sport. We require a B in HNC Graded Unit (GU1) and a B in HND Graded Unit (GU2) Entry will be subject to an interview selection process. You will be expected to obtain a satisfactory PVG clearance prior to enrolment on placement-based modules. For further information contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk . A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Coaching at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Coaching at Robert Gordon University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Coaching at Robert Gordon University?
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 at Robert Gordon University?
The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Coaching at Robert Gordon University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.