University of Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BSc Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our sports and exercise science courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance. Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES). During Year Zero you will study on our Sport and Exercise Science Pathway which will cover topics such as Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, and Mathematics and Statistics for Sport. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Sports and Exercise Science Pathway will have a choice of which course to progress with. As well as BSc Sport Coaching, you could also study BSc Sports and Exercise Science. From Year One, you will become employment-ready by expanding your knowledge and skills through studying applied topics such as:
- socio-pedagogical principles of sport coaching
- talent identification and development
- techniques for analysing sport performance
- strength and conditioning
- technology-enhanced coaching
Modules
Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C616
- Institution code:
- E70
- Campus name:
- Colchester Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Please note that this course is not open to international applicants.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
T Level - D
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20475 | Year 1 |
| International | £20475 | 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
Fees displayed are for the 2026-27 academic year. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ