Sports Coaching and Exercise Science (Top up)
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)Course Overview
Offered by University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), the BASc (Hon) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science (Top up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course allows students who currently hold a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sports Coaching and Exercise Sciences or related discipline to complete further study to top up their qualification and obtain a full honours degree. The course combines work-based learning with academic study and focuses on meeting the knowledge and skills shortages of the industry. This course has excellent links with local sporting organisations and schools, so you can expect to develop the skills which employers really value. Home/uk fees are £7,400 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, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£7,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fee Information £7,400 Further Study Students successfully completing the BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Exercise Sciences can continue externally onto a level 7 programme at another institution
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £12,000 | £16,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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