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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C6L4

Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ignite your passion for Sport, PE and Coaching in a state-of-the art environment, under the guidance of experts transform your future with our dynamic three year BSc course. Build professional competency with practical, transferable skills, and emerge as an innovative, collaborative leader in your field. Course highlights Our outstanding facilities will support your goals, including our custom-built Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences building and state-of-the-art Sport and Fitness centre. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Sports Science
Exercise Physiology and Performance
Coaching Practice and Pedagogy
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Psychology of Sport and Physical Education
Strength and Conditioning Methods
Research Methods in Sport Science
Professional Practice and Placement
UCAS Code:C6L4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - ABB

A level requirements dependent on the number of preferred subjects being offered. Some offers of ABB will be made to those applicants with multiple A levels from the preferred list and an exceptional supporting statement. Preferred subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Studies, Statistics Specified subjects excluded for entry: Applied Science, Citizenship Studies, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Moving Image Arts, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56.5
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of s

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£29,000
5 years£26,500£31,000£38,500

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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%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
88%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

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

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