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Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Docklands Campus

Course summary

A sports coaching degree with West Ham United Foundation and the world-famous West Ham United Academy will push you closer to your desired career in football, sport and coaching. The sports coaching and performance degree combines practical, theoretical and work-based learning and has been uniquely designed to embed industry experts throughout the course.

Our comprehensive range of sports coaching courses is designed to meet the diverse needs of aspiring coaches at every level.

You will:

Benefit from a unique partnership between the University of East London and the West Ham United Foundation. West Ham United Foundation deliver half of the modules, with regular guest lecturers from their Academy.
Complete your sports coaching degree at UEL’s SportsDock, West Ham United Foundation and West Ham United’s Academy.
Learn the principles underpinning high-quality sports coaching and explore how to create an environment for high-performance athletes to thrive.

Modules

Year 1: Coaching Principles (Core), Coaching Practice (Core), Essential Skills for Sport (Mental Wealth) (Core), Anatomy & Physiology for Sport (Core), Talent and Performance (Core), Psychological Aspects of Sport (Core)

Year 2: Research Methods & Design (Mental Wealth) (Core), Applied Sports Coaching (Core), Performance Analysis (Core), Performance Training Programmes (Core), Applying Specialist Performance (Core), Athlete Management (Core)

Year 3: Advanced Performance Analysis (Core), Coaching in Performance Sport (Core), Strength and Conditioning (Core), Professional Development (Sport Specialism Placement) (Core), Applied Research Project in Sport (Optional), Entrepreneurship and Enterprise in Sport (Optional), Independent Research Project (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

Year 1 = Practical (20%), Portfolio (10%), Presentation (30%), Written (30%), Online Exam (10%).
Year 2 = Practical (17%), Portfolio (17%), Presentation (33%), Written (33%).
Year 3 = Practical (13%), Portfolio (37%), Presentation (25%), Written (25%)
Each year you will spend around 270 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities. These may be lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group tutorials. Contact hours may vary depending on each module.

The approximate amount for this course are:

Year 1: scheduled teaching - 270 hours; guided independent study - 930 hours.
Year 2: scheduled teaching - 270 hours; guided independent study - 930 hours.
Year 3: scheduled teaching - 270 hours; guided independent study - 930 hours.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
C610
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Docklands Campus
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Including a PE or Sport or Science subject at grade B or above required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

Access to HE Diploma

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

Scottish Higher

In a relevant Sports or Science subject at H2 or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*

In A relevant Sports or Science subject

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£15560Year 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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