BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 87%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education at University of Sunderland?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.