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Higher National Diploma in Sport
- HND
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- SCL Education Group
- Awarded by:
- Pearson EDI
Course summary
These full-time blended learning programmes enable the development of key skills employers and universities require. Learners will take part in various types of assessments such as practical demonstrations, research and analysis, and working independently or as part of a team in scenario-based assessments where they will practice and apply their new knowledge in situations they may face in the future.
The transferable skills include:
Cognitive and problem-solving skills
Research and analytical skills
Intra-personal skills
Interpersonal skills
Commercial skills
Business skills
You will study:
HND | Level 5
Research Project (Pearson-set)
Entrepreneurism in Sport
Advanced Coaching
Exercise Physiology
Performance Analysis
Advanced Sports Nutrition
Coaching Special Populations
Modules
HND | Level 5
Research Project (Pearson-set)
Entrepreneurism in Sport
Advanced Coaching
Exercise Physiology
Performance Analysis
Advanced Sports Nutrition
Coaching Special Populations
Assessment method
Your BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sport will combine a mix of theoretical and practical learning.
During your education programme, you will benefit from:
High quality and passionate tutors who are specialists in sport
Quality assurance and performance coaches to oversee your tutor and lessons
An innovative learning experience using our virtual learning hub, plus access to free Microsoft software
Wellbeing programme and mental health support
A safe learning environment with the highest level of safeguarding
INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE
SCL are nationally accredited for information, advice and guidance and we are trained in these areas to help you with your development.
Our Careers Leader oversees our careers information, advice & guidance strategy. Each learner will receive impartial and relevant guidance to support a successful transition onto their next step of their professional journey, wherever that may be.
Our Careers Leader is dedicated to supporting you to understand your career options and how to get there. This is underpinned by a programme of work experience and continual development of work-ready and life skills.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- SCL Education Group
Study options
- HND • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 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:
- C605
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- SCL Education Group
- Campus Code:
- T
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
De Montfort 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
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:
- C605
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- SCL Education Group
- Campus Code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6500 | Year 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
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
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