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Course summary
Sports coaches use their practical skills, insight and sport science knowledge to guide and develop athletes and teams to reach their full potential.
Learning with a team of professional coaches in extensive specialist facilities, you'll gain practical hands-on experience and develop your coaching skills in different sports, settings and scenarios both on placement and through coaching children and your peers.
At the end of year 1 you can choose a specialist subject that complements your degree, or to carry on with the broader sport coaching degree.
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Sport Coaching with Development BSc(Hons)
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Sport Coaching with Performance BSc(Hons)
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Sport Coaching with Youth Sport and PE BSc(Hons)
Top reasons to choose this course
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Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
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Option to specialise and graduate with an award of with development, with performance, or with youth sport and PE.
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Two placement opportunities to gain hands-on professional experience.
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Practical coaching experience throughout the degree.
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Choice of option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations.
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Learn in our extensive on-site sport facilities.
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Learn with coaching experts and innovative researchers.
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8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025.
Modules
Year 1
Fundamentals of Coaching
Practical Application of Coaching
Preparing for the World of Sport
Science of Movement
Sport, the Body and Society
Who Runs Sport?
Year 2
Core modules
Coaching Contexts and Methodologies
Coaching Professional Practice
Contemporary Issues in Sport Coaching
Data Analysis and Research Methods
Options*
Power and Politics in Sport
Leading and Managing People in Sports Organisations
Sport for Development and Peace
Primary Physical Education: Theory and practice of teaching KS1 and KS2 PE
Creating a Positive Teaching and Learning Environment
Education Studies 2: Policy and Practice
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Performance Assessment and Training Prescription in Strength and Conditioning
Performance Analysis
Final year
Core modules
Coaching Professional Enquiry
Critical Perspectives in Sport Coaching
Dissertation
Options*
Community Sport Development: Policy and Practice
Primary Physical Education: Active Learning in the Primary Setting
Physical Education in the 14–16 curriculum
Education Studies 3: Inclusive Practice
Applied Sport Psychology
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Advanced Performance Analysis
Critical Social Issues in Sport
Sport Business Entrepreneurship
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brighton
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CX6C
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CX6C
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
T Level - M
T Levels in Education and Childcare, Health, Healthcare Science or Science accepted.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements https://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.
If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
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