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BSc Sport Coaching

University of Lancashire

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Education, spanning four years including a foundation year. The foundation year is designed for students without standard entry qualifications and features small class sizes. Later years include options to specialise in performance analysis, talent development, or health coaching, with opportunities to study abroad or undertake a year in industry.

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Institution
University of Lancashire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sport Coaching
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C511
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 96%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 97%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 90%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • Scotland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Connecting
  • Communicating
  • Contemporary Issues in Sport and Wellbeing
  • Sport and Wellbeing Portfolio/Project

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Sport Coaching at University of Lancashire earn?

The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Coaching at University of Lancashire?

95% 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 University of Lancashire?

The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.

Does BSc Sport Coaching at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Sport Coaching at University of Lancashire?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.