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Manchester Metropolitan University
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Manchester
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Sport Coaching and Development
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 28 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This course will challenge your perceptions, ideas and understanding of sport coaching and development. You’ll journey into the world of sport, exploring the key theories around the subject and developing the practical skills to put them into action.
Our sport coaching and development programme has been designed to build your knowledge in a broad range of areas, from coaching practice and techniques, to sport history, sociology and sport development.
Study at Manchester Met and you’ll be supported throughout your degree by an experienced team of academics, with access to subject experts and practitioners who work within the coaching and sport development sectors. You’ll learn in world-class facilities, including Platt Lane Sports Complex and our £26m Institute of Sport building.
With our extensive network of national and regional sports organisations, you will also have the opportunity to learn in an applied setting through securing work placements within and outside the UK, helping to lay the foundations for your future career.
This course is also available with a foundation year.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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World-class sports degrees: Ranked 45th in the world for sport related subjects (QS 2026), your degree carries the strength of a globally respected academic reputation.
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Taught by leading researchers: We are 6th in the UK for the power of our research in sport (REF 2021), and the course is shaped by our research activities, ensuring that what you learn is informed and inspired by the latest developments in the field.
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Placement opportunities: You can spend your third-year on a work placement in a sport or health-related organisation, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation.
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Professional study environment: Our £26m Institute of Sport harnesses expertise from across the world of sport, and we continue to invest into our Platt Lane Sports Complex and Sugden Sports Centre sites.
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Industry links: We have close connections with a range of national governing bodies and sporting organisations, ensuring that your qualification is informed by, and directly relevant to, industry.
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Develop new skills: Take advantage of the opportunity to gain nationally-recognised coaching qualifications.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- C621
- Institution code:
- M40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Manchester Metropolitan University 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
13 January 2027
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:
- C621
- Institution code:
- M40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Grades BBC or equivalent
T LevelM
UCAS Tariff112-120
Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 106 UCAS tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English
and
GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate is required for all students. This will be completed through the University prior to enrolment.
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.
At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.
Learn more on the Manchester Metropolitan University website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | TBC |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.
The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.
We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.
All fees stated may be subject to change.
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