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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 06XC

Sports Coaching and Development

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the HNC Sports Coaching and Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Ready to turn your passion for sport or adventure into a rewarding career? Our HNC Sports Coaching and Development course is the perfect starting point, whether you're already working in the sports or adventure sector or looking to break into it for the first time. This dynamic course gives you a solid foundation in both the theory and practice of sports coaching, with the flexibility to focus on indoor sports or outdoor adventurous activities. International tuition fees are £8,925 per year, home/UK fees are £7,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Sports Coaching
Exercise Physiology and Anatomy
Sports Psychology and Motivation
Planning and Delivery of Coaching Sessions
Health
Safety and Risk Management
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Sports Nutrition and Performance
Coaching Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:06XC
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

These should preferably include English plus a science subject or Mathematics.

UCAS Points42

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,925

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,925

Home Student Fee

£7,440

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 of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£22,500£26,500
3 years£14,500£18,000£22,500
5 years£20,000£23,500£27,500

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▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000

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: CAH17-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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
79%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Sports Coaching and Development as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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