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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: C622

Sports Coaching and Education

University College Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdA Sports Coaching and Education at University College Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. COURSE OVERVIEW This dynamic and interdisciplinary course integrates the fields of sports and education. This unique course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sport and education, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in both sectors. The curriculum is carefully crafted to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills to give you the most well-rounded educational experience. This course offers a route for you to progress onto qualified teacher training. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

COURSE OVERVIEW
NO EXAMS
PGCE PROGRESSION WITH UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
WORK EXPERIENCE
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES
UCAS Code:C622
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£32,000

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 — University College Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£24,000£25,000
3 years£15,500£20,500£25,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£32,000

UK subject average: £22,000 — 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
£20,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£22,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
15%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
96%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
54%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham offers Sports Coaching and Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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