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Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health Top-Up

  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Blended learning (full-time)
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Awarded by:
Leeds Trinity University
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Course summary

Subject to validation by Leeds Trinity University, this BA (Hons)Top-up pathway offers a unique blend of flexible learning methods, strong employer relationships, practical learning, and support structures for students. Some possible careers you may wish to progress into include PE (Physical Education) Teacher or Sports Lecturer, Public Health Officer, Sports Coaching or Health/Sport Business Owner. Individualised and regular work experience is an important part of the course and something which all students will be required to undertake. The course tutors and class sizes offer a more personalised learning and university experience.

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Modules

Core Modules:
Delivering to Specialist Populations
Promoting Alternative Physical Activity and Leisure
Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health
Technological Innovations for Industry
Professional Context Project
Dissertation

Assessment method

Assessment will be varied and devised by teachers to best meet the needs of students and the course with most units assessed via coursework. Coursework assessments could take any form but are likely to include website page design and content, podcasts, essays, reports, presentations, timed assessments, practical observations and for some modules you will get the opportunity to decide your own assessment method (negotiated).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Blended learning (full-time) • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
SCTU
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
SCTU
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are not currently accepting international applications

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to either sports development, physical activity promotion, physical education, sports coaching and leadership or the health industry and be committed to your own personal development as well as demonstrating some experience of working in these sectors in an appropriate capacity.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Interview

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.

You must have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification with an achievement average of at least 50% and be able to demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of small groups in both practical and academic settings.

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6995Year 1
Northern Ireland£6995Year 1
Scotland£6995Year 1
Wales£6995Year 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 quoted are based on 2024 entry and are subject to change for 2025

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