BSc Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes a minimum 100-hour placement in community or performance sports environments, and West Ham United Foundation delivers half of the modules alongside guest lecturers from their Academy. Final-year options include a 40-credit Independent Research Project or a combined Applied Research Project with an Entrepreneurship and Enterprise module.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 64%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 16%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 63%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Applied Sports and Exercise Science in Practice
- Coaching Principles
- Coaching Practice
- Essential Skills for Sport (Mental Wealth)
- Anatomy & Physiology for Sport
- Talent and Performance
- Psychological Aspects of Sport
- Research Methods & Design (Mental Wealth)
- Applied Sports Coaching
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Training Programmes
- Applying Specialist Performance
- Athlete Management
- Advanced Performance Analysis
- Coaching in Performance Sport
- Strength and Conditioning
- Professional Development (Sport Specialism Placement)
- Applied Research Project in Sport
- Entrepreneurship and Enterprise in Sport
- Independent Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £35,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) at University of East London?
94% 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 Performance (West Ham United Foundation) at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation) at University of East London?
64% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.