BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching at University of Brighton. Sport coaching combines rigorous study of how athletes learn and perform with hands-on experience in real coaching environments.
About this course
Passionate about sports? Our BSc(Hons) degree course in Sport Coaching entry sets you up for a rewarding career. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Brighton, based in Falmer. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Sport and exercise sciences graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Who Runs Sport?
Module details
Understanding why sport is structured and organised in the way that it is has become the most important factor for anyone thinking of a career in sport. This module will introduce you to issues of governance, government, policy initiatives, funding and media coverage. Content includes a view of the relationships between sport and sports coaching; sport and health/physical activity; sport and physical education; the sources of funding for sport; and why sport is such 'big business'.
- Science of Movement
Module details
Designed to meet the needs of PE, sports studies and sports coaching-based students, this module combines the study of physiology, psychology and biomechanics. You will develop an understanding of muscular and cardiovascular aspects of human development and movement; study skill acquisition and gain an understanding of motor control; and examine biomechanics by recording, analysing and evaluating human movement and performance using qualitative analysis.
- Sport, the Body and Society
Module details
This module will give you an insight into the social issues connected to the sporting body. It will introduce you to socio-cultural theories and concepts about the body and sport through a variety of case studies and topic areas you'll explore using an active, problem-solving learning process. You'll be encouraged to reflect on taken-for-granted behaviours and experiences in sport so you can develop your own social scientific approach to understanding the sporting body.
- Fundamentals of Coaching
Module details
You will develop your understanding of roles, responsibilities and processes of coaching during this module and explore the foundation of skills and knowledge needed to create a successful coaching environment. You will reflect on your coaching experience, practice your coaching skills in unfamiliar and challenging contexts, and examine the implications of policy and legislation on coaching.
- Practical Application of Coaching
Module details
This module will give you the opportunity to apply fundamental coaching principles in a range of different settings. It focuses on the planning, application and reflection of foundation skills which are generic to all coaching contexts. You will be challenged to display fundamental coaching skills in increasingly challenging contexts. Alongside this practice-focused module, you will contribute to ongoing analysis and discussion of coaching case studies.
- The Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise
Module details
This module looks at how knowledge in sport and exercise science is produced and used. You will develop skills in reading and evaluating scientific research, academic writing and communication, alongside learning how to collect, analyse and interpret data. You will gain a foundation in research methods and evidence-based thinking to support further study and applied practice in sport and exercise science.
Year 2 3 modules
- Coaching Contexts and MethodologiesCore
Module details
In this module, you will get an in-depth insight into three of the most popular and fastest growing sport coaching contexts: field-based physical training; games methodologies; and the coaching of special populations, including the elderly and athletes with disabilities. The module includes theoretical discussion, lectures and presentations on each pathway with practical demonstrations and workshops to assist you in applying theory to practice.
- Contemporary Issues in Sport CoachingCore
Module details
This module builds on the fundamental principles of coaching, linking theory to practice, professional development and an evolving philosophy of coaching. You will focus on generic content which can be applied to the development of effective coaching across different contexts and populations. Content will then expand into areas of interest relevant to the three sports coaching exit routes: performance, community and youth, and physical education.
- Coaching Professional PracticeCore
Module details
This module focuses on the applied use of planning, evaluating and reflective practice in professional contexts. Supported by a mentor, you will undertake a work-based placement in an inter
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree equips you for a career in sports coaching by combining practical coaching skills with the science of human performance. You'll usually start with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside applied coaching sessions in Year 1. In Year 2, you'll progress to more specialised study, biomechanics, training physiology and research methods, building the technical and analytical knowledge that underpins effective coaching. In your final year, you'll choose specialist options such as strength & conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes, undertake an applied placement with teams or coaching environments, and complete an independent research project. The course balances laboratory work, practical application and evidence-based practice throughout.
Who it's for
You're someone drawn to sport who wants to move beyond playing or watching into understanding how coaching works, the science of performance, athlete development, and the decisions coaches make. You'll thrive if you're curious about research, comfortable with practical application, and genuinely interested in helping others improve. This course suits those who want a substantial, degree-level grounding rather than a short qualification, and who are ready to engage with both theoretical concepts and on-the-ground coaching experience.
Careers & job market
Across Sport & Exercise Science courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data for graduates show a starting range of £22,000–£30,000 at 15 months after graduation, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years. Coaching roles exist in clubs, schools, governing bodies, and private settings; many graduates also pursue further qualifications or specialisation.
University & format
The University of Brighton, based in Falmer, offers this BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching as a full-time degree over 3 years, taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The university received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; check their funding pages for details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code CX6C). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Brighton →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £21,500 – £29,500 | 30 |
| 3 years after | £25,500 | £20,000 – £29,000 | 245 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £25,000 – £37,000 | 260 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Sports and fitness occupationsSOC 2020 343 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £13,819
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 60; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.6 out of 10: NSS 79% · in work or study 90% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Brighton
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Falmer
142 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Brighton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Brighton; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Brighton’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Brighton and gov.uk before you apply.
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