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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1052

Sports Coaching and Physical Education

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach athletes across a range of ages and abilities, as well as the delivery of all areas of the Physical Education curriculum at both Primary and Secondary school level. Following graduation, you will be in a position to gain employment within a sports coaching or school sport setting, or embark on postgraduate studies, such as a PGCE in Physical Education. We will help you develop a keen understanding of your own coaching and teaching philosophy, along with providing you with industry and cultu... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Coaching Practice and Philosophy
Pedagogy in Physical Education
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Psychology of Coaching and Performance
Curriculum Design and National Frameworks
Health
Wellbeing and Inclusive Practice
Athlete Development and Periodisation
Professional Practice and Placement Experience
UCAS Code:1052
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBC (or equivalent). Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or Level 3 equivalent, at Grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,000£28,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
15%Studying
35%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

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£750scholarship value
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Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

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