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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: C640
Sports Coaching and Physical Education
University of StaffordshireStafford, England
2 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Staffordshire, the FdSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Stafford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. On this course you will utilise a range of sporting facilities and activities and will examine sport, teaching and coaching from both an academic and practical perspective via units including – Teaching and Coaching PE (Curriculum Activities and Invasion Games), Skill Acquisition, Physiology, Biomechanics and Nutrition, Research Skills, Sport Psychology, and Youth Sport theory, practice and placement. You will plan and deliver a range of teaching and coaching sessions, examine curriculum, analyse performance and skill learning and develop the academic and employability skills needed in this... International tuition fees are £17,085 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Sports Coaching
Teaching and Coaching Practice
Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning
Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Sport Psychology and Performance
Youth Sport Development and Practice
Research Methods in Sport Science
UCAS Code:C640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AE |
| UCAS Points | 8 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,170
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,000 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
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▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
66%Working
7%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
87%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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