Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science and Coaching at Bridgwater and Taunton College is an exciting programme that enables graduates of the FdSc Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education course an opportunity to top-up to a full honours degree. The programme is also available to external students who have 120 credits at level 5 in a relevant subject. The course has been designed to allow students to develop skills and knowledge from previous study at Levels 4 and 5 and to apply these academically and enhance them further within sports science and coaching. The BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science and Coaching degree has been designed to supplement the knowledge and skills developed through previous studies into sport science and coaching with a wider appreciation and understanding of the role these disciplines play in the industry. Students will develop further skills relevant to the wider aspects of working as a sports scientist and/or coach. This programme aims to enable students to; ● Draw on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to develop an understanding of the role of sports science and coaching practice, and the impacts they can have on professional practice. ● Develop skills to allow students to monitor and evaluate sporting performance and coaching through the integrated knowledge of sports science and coaching. ● Develop a critical appreciation of the variables involved in sports science and the multi-faceted nature of the coaching environment. ● Critique the dynamic nature of the subject resulting from rapid modern developments in research findings, technological developments and applications.
How to apply
25Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not available for any applicants who will require a student visa to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Students will usually have one of the following: • A Foundation Degree in Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education awarded by Oxford Brookes University, successfully gaining 240 credits. • A Foundation Degree in Sport Science or related discipline in Sports awarded by another University, successfully gaining 240 credits. • A Higher National Diploma in Sports Science or a related subject from another institution, successfully gaining 240 credits with a Merit profile at Level 5, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and completion of certain core units.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7570* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7570* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7570* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7570* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7570* | Year 1 |
| EU | £9270* | Year 1 |
| International | £9270* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP