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Sport Coaching at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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30Nov
University of Central Lancashire - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Why study with us Learn how to help people reach their goals through sport and physical activity with our BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree. This course will teach you how to improve performance at all levels, from beginners to top athletes. In this degree, you’ll gain important coaching skills and knowledge that will help you succeed in any environment. You’ll also discover how to make a positive impact on people's lives, whether by helping them to compete or supporting them to live healthier lives. This degree is all about helping you achieve your career goals. You can choose areas to specialise in to match your interests, such as in coaching, performance analysis, or talent development. You will learn to:

  • Use up-to-date coaching techniques. Discover and apply the latest methods to improve your coaching practice.
  • Communicate and lead effectively. Develop strong leadership and communication skills that will help you motivate and guide others.
  • Learn by doing. Instead of traditional exams, you’ll complete practical tasks like creating portfolios, running coaching sessions, and giving presentations.
Our degree focuses on practical learning to help you gain real-world experience. You'll take part in small-group workshops, allowing for more interaction and personalised attention. Using free days in your schedule, you can pursue internships and other personal development activities. You’ll have access to opportunities such as gaining work experience, getting involved in coaching roles to practice your skills and build your resume. Our teaching staff includes experienced coaches and professionals from the industry. They will share their knowledge and help you connect with valuable contacts to grow your network. Why study with us?
  • Within your first year, we will support you to find work experience within the industry to boost your skills and employability.
  • As well as volunteering and work opportunities, you can access exchange trips around the world for up to a year with our global partnerships.
  • This degree focuses on developing future professionals. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of successful careers, employed by some of the biggest names in professional sport, in the UK and abroad.
What you'll do
  • Learn in interactive workshops alongside others who love sport too, collaborating with staff to complete coursework-based assessments.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to gain professional body coaching qualifications as part of your degree, to support your career when you graduate.
  • You have the option to specialise in specific areas that interest you. Choose from performance analysis to helping to run initiatives that support healthier communities.
Future Careers Our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching degree will put you on the road to professional practice – with the skills, experience and know-how to pursue a future in coaching from the day you graduate. Our BSc Sport Coaching graduates gain employment in various sport and health related roles. We encourage you to apply theory in real-life situations and settings, with opportunities to build your employability and develop your employment networks. Our graduates are now employed in roles including:
  • Head Gymnastics Coach
  • Head of Coaching
  • Lead Performance Analyst
  • Netball Academy Coach
  • Community Football Development Manager
  • PE Teachers
  • Academy Football Coaches
By studying BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching you’ll have the opportunity to build your employability and develop your employment networks. You'll spend time within your degree working with potential employers and showcasing your skills. Some of our graduates continue to study with us through our MSc Sports Coaching master’s degree, continuing to enhance their knowledge whilst in their full-time job. Others have considered an MSc in Performance Analysis & Talent Management or a PGCE to start teaching.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Sport Coaching at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS