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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C603

Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical understanding of sport, coaching and physical education, as well as knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology. You will develop teaching, coaching, academic and scientific skills, and apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts in state-of-the-art facilities. You will take a series of modules which have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the be... International tuition fees are £29,750 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 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Exercise Physiology and Human Movement
Sport Psychology and Performance
Coaching Methodology and Practice
Physical Education Pedagogy
Sport Sociology and Culture
Research Methods in Sport Science
Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning
Strength and Conditioning Principles
UCAS Code:C603
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,250

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£29,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£35,000
5 years£27,000£33,500£45,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 34% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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