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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C6R4

Sports Coaching

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£21,120Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
64%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course equips coaches with the latest technology and advances in understanding in sports coaching. Our Sports Coaching course will help you to become a modern professional coach with an understanding of how sports science principles apply to athletic performance and helps athletes reach their potential and indeed their goals. There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Sports Coaching
Sports Science and Athletic Performance
Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
Exercise Physiology and Training Methods
Psychology in Sport and Coaching
Coaching Ethics and Professional Development
Applied Coaching Practice and Placement
Research Methods in Sports Coaching
UCAS Code:C6R4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Including a Science subject: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall, with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,120

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,480

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£34,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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
64%
Learning opportunities
69%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
52%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Edinburgh Napier University

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