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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 3D0W

Coaching (Top-Up)

University Centre South Devon
Paignton, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Coaching (Top-Up) at University Centre South Devon. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Coaching (Sports Performance and Development) course has been designed for those who have a background and experience in coaching and leadership, who aspire to develop an advanced skillset and work in the sports or outdoor (land and water-based) industries. It is also an opportunity to top-up the FdSc Outdoor Leadership. There is a particular emphasis on sport, outdoor adventure and yachting, with a choice of two specialist pathways. Home/uk fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Coaching Practice and Performance Analysis
Athlete Development and Periodisation
Leadership in Outdoor and Sports Environments
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Coaching
Sport Psychology and Mental Skills Training
Specialist Coaching Pathway (Sports or Outdoor)
Adventure Programming and Risk Management
Professional Practice and Coaching Dissertation
UCAS Code:3D0W
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

Home Student Fee

£9,000

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 — University Centre South Devon

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£17,000£20,500
5 years£18,500£21,500£23,500

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 32% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

70%Working
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

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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