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Email:admit@essex.ac.uk
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Sport Coaching (Including Foundation Year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- October 2027
- Undergraduate
- Colchester Campus
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree, extendable to five with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll gain the applied knowledge and skills to become a sports coach and effectively train athletes and teams across levels and sports.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (including Foundation Year) prepares you for a career in sport coaching by integrating world-leading research from various disciplines with practical application.
You’ll spend Year Zero on the Sport and Exercise Science Pathway, gaining and introduction to anatomy and physiology, as well as mathematics and statistics for sport.
You’ll learn through valuable connections with National Governing Bodies, including the Football Association, Volleyball England, Basketball England and Rugby Football Union, which offer you real-world experience, access to coach education courses, and the opportunity to gain National Governing Body awards.
Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning further into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.
You’ll graduate on the path to a sports coach or personal trainer career.
Modules
Course Modules
Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Colchester Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- October 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:
- C616
- Institution code:
- E70
- Campus name:
- Colchester Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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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:
- C616
- Institution code:
- E70
- Campus name:
- Colchester Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 72
GCSE Maths and Science C/4 is also required.
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts
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.
For our Essex Pathways courses we will consider your whole application before making a decision, regardless of your educational background and grades. If you need any advice please contact our Admissions team.
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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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Our tuition fees for this course will be confirmed soon.
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