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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: 1196

Sports Coaching and Development

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,220Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the FdSc Sports Coaching and Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course will be delivered across Villa Park, Aston Villa Brookvale Inner City Academy, Alexander Stadium, and Birmingham City University campuses. These facilities will expose you to state-of-the-art sport and development environments and access to cutting-edge resources and designated sport areas. This course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach participants of different ages and abilities across the School and Community delivery areas of the Aston Villa Foundation. International tuition fees are £9,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Coaching Philosophy and Practice
Sport Development and Community Engagement
Pedagogy and Coach Education
Applied Coaching Skills Across Age Groups
Sport Psychology and Participant Motivation
Community Sport and Social Development
Foundations of Coaching Theory
Practical Coaching Experience and Reflection
UCAS Code:1196
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

64 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CC (or equivalent). Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

£9,220

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£18,440

Home Student Fee

£9,220

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: £22,000 — 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

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%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
88%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

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