BA Sport Development and Coaching
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started
- A levels: 64%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sport Development and Coaching at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.